Giant Golden Leg Millipede

Giant Golden Leg millipedes do best in a warm, humid enclosure that mimics a deep forest floor. Use a secure, escape‑proof plastic tub or glass tank with good ventilation and at least 4–6 inches of nutrient‑rich substrate so they can fully burrow. A mix of coconut fiber, organic topsoil (chemical‑free), rotted hardwood, and lots of leaf litter works well. Keep the substrate evenly damp but never waterlogged; it should feel moist to the touch, not muddy. Provide plenty of hiding spots with cork bark, curved wood, and thick leaf piles to help them feel secure. Maintain temperatures around 72–78°F (22–26°C) and high humidity (around 75–90%), avoiding direct sunlight and rapid temperature swings.

These millipedes are detritivores, which means they mainly eat decomposing leaves, rotting wood, and the organic matter in their substrate. To keep them healthy and growing, offer thin slices of vegetables such as cucumber, squash, carrot, or sweet potato a few times per week, plus the occasional small piece of fruit. Always remove uneaten fresh food before it molds. Provide a constant calcium source like cuttlebone, crushed sterilized eggshell, or a reptile‑safe calcium powder sprinkled lightly over food to support strong exoskeletons and successful molts. Handle them gently and infrequently—let them crawl onto your hand rather than being grabbed—and wash your hands before and after handling, as they can secrete mild defensive chemicals that may irritate sensitive skin.

Giant Golden Leg Millipede Quick Care Points

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

• Substrate depth: 4–6+ inches of moist, organic mix (coco fiber, organic soil, rotted wood, leaf litter)

• Moisture level: Substrate consistently damp, not soggy; mist as needed

• Temperature range: About 72–78°F (22–26°C); avoid extremes or drafts

• Humidity: High (around 75–90%) supported by deep, moist substrate

• Hides & decor: Cork bark, curved wood, and thick leaf litter for cover and burrowing

• Staple diet: Decomposing leaves, rotting wood, and bioactive substrate

• Fresh foods: Thin slices of cucumber, squash, carrot, sweet potato, and occasional fruit; remove leftovers

• Calcium source: Cuttlebone, crushed sterilized eggshell, or reptile‑safe calcium powder always available

• Cleaning: Spot‑clean moldy food and waste; replace sections of substrate periodically rather than all at once

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