Philippines Blue Millipedes

Philippines Blue Millipedes do best in a warm, humid enclosure that recreates a tropical forest floor. Provide a deep substrate layer of at least 3–4 inches made from coconut fiber, organic topsoil (chemical-free), rotted hardwood, and plenty of leaf litter so they can burrow and feed on decomposing material. Keep the substrate evenly damp but not waterlogged, and add cork bark, bark chunks, and leaf litter on top for hiding spots and surface activity. Good ventilation is important to prevent stagnant air and mold, so use an enclosure with adequate air holes while still allowing the substrate to retain moisture.

Aim for temperatures around 72–78°F (22–26°C) and a humidity range of roughly 70–90%. Philippines Blue Millipedes are primarily detritivores, feeding on rotting leaves, decaying wood, and bioactive substrate, but you can supplement with thin slices of vegetables like cucumber, squash, carrot, or sweet potato, and occasional fruit in small amounts. Always provide a calcium source such as cuttlebone, crushed sterilized eggshell, or reptile-safe calcium powder to support healthy exoskeleton growth. Handle them sparingly and gently, allowing them to crawl onto your hand, and wash your hands before and after handling, as they can secrete mild defensive chemicals that may irritate sensitive skin.

Key care points

• Enclosure: Secure, escape-proof tub or tank with good cross-ventilation.

• Substrate depth: Minimum 3–4 inches of moist, organic mix (coco fiber, organic soil, rotted wood, leaf litter).

• Moisture level: Substrate should be consistently damp, never soggy; mist lightly as needed.

• Temperature range: About 72–78°F (22–26°C); avoid temperature extremes and rapid swings.

• Humidity: Maintain approximately 70–90% with deep, moist substrate and leaf litter.

• Hides and decor: Provide cork bark, bark slabs, and thick leaf litter for cover and security.

• Diet (staple): Decomposing leaves, decaying wood, and bioactive substrate.

• Diet (fresh foods): Small amounts of cucumber, squash, carrot, and sweet potato; remove uneaten food before it molds.

• Calcium source: Offer cuttlebone, crushed sterilized eggshell, or reptile-safe calcium powder.

• Cleaning: Spot-clean moldy or old food; replace sections of substrate periodically rather than all at once.

• Handling: Minimal, gentle handling; let them crawl onto your hand and wash hands before and after contact.

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