Giant Fire Millipede (Pelmatojulus Excisus)

£17.99

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Giant Fire Millipede (Pelmatojulus Excisus)

£17.99

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Description

Giant Fire Millipede (Pelmatojulus Excisus)

Introduce a fiery burst of colour to your terrarium with the stunning Giant Fire Millipede (Pelmatojulus excisus). Renowned for its vibrant red and orange bands against a dark black or brown body, this captivating millipede is a true showstopper. Its large size and striking appearance make it a popular choice for both novice and experienced keepers.

Key Features:

Species: Pelmatojulus Excisus
Origin: East Africa
Size: up to 17 cm in length
Lifespan: 7-10 years with proper care
Colour: Red and orange bands, dark brown or black body

Care Requirements:

Habitat: Provide a spacious, well-ventilated terrarium with a deep substrate of coconut fibre, leaf litter, and decaying wood. Include plenty of hiding spots like cork bark, rocks, and other natural décor.
Temperature & Humidity: Maintain a temperature range of 22-24°C with high humidity levels around 75-85%. Regular misting is essential to replicate their natural environment.
Diet: Offer a diet of decaying leaves, fruits, vegetables, and occasional calcium supplements to support healthy exoskeleton growth.
Water: Ensure the enclosure is misted regularly to keep humidity levels high and provide a shallow water dish for hydration.

Why Choose Pelmatojulus Excisus?

Vivid Coloration: Features bright red and orange bands that contrast beautifully with its dark body, adding a bold aesthetic to any enclosure.
Easy to Care For: Feeds on decaying organic matter, making it a low-maintenance pet perfect for busy keepers.
Ecosystem Benefactor: Plays an important role in recycling nutrients and maintaining a clean, balanced terrarium.
Calm Disposition: Known for its gentle nature, making it ideal for observation and occasional handling.

The Giant Fire Millipede is not only a visually stunning addition to your terrarium but also an easy-to-care-for invertebrate that enhances the overall health of your ecosystem. Its impressive size and fiery colours make it a must-have for any serious millipede enthusiast.

Please note:

All millipedes are shipped with care to ensure they arrive healthy and ready to thrive in their new home.
You will be emailed on purchase to agree a delivery day.
To ensure they are delivered next day, we can only dispatch Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
We will not dispatch until you confirm that you will be available the next working day to accept delivery.

Delivery & Returns

For Standard Delivery, please allow 5 working days. If you have not received your order in this time, please contact us so we can investigate.

Livestock Delivery: All livestock is sent using 24 Tracked delivery. You will be contacted after purchase to arrange a suitable delivery day.

30 Day Returns, simply contact us on help@cdlaquatics.co.uk with details of your reason for return and send your item to our returns centre in it's original condition. This excludes all livestock.

Please see our Returns Policy for further details