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Live Giant African Millipede (Archispirostreptus gigas) - Exotic Pet

Live Giant African Millipede (Archispirostreptus gigas) - Exotic Pet

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Giant African Millipede (Archispirostreptus gigas)

The Giant African Millipede is one of the largest and most impressive millipede species in the hobby, known for its long, glossy black body and calm, slow-moving nature. Despite their size, these millipedes are gentle, non-aggressive, and easy to care for, making them an excellent choice for beginners, classrooms, and experienced invertebrate keepers alike.

Reaching lengths of up to 10–12 inches, Giant African Millipedes are fascinating display animals that thrive in naturalistic enclosures and are enjoyable to observe handling leaf litter, burrowing, and feeding.

Care & Feeding

  • Thrive in moderate to high humidity with proper ventilation

  • Require deep substrate for burrowing (coco fiber, soil, leaf litter)

  • Feed on a diet of decaying leaves, vegetables, fruits, and supplemental calcium

  • No live prey required

Why Choose a Giant African Millipede

  • One of the largest millipede species available

  • Calm, docile temperament

  • Beginner-friendly with simple care requirements

  • Excellent educational and display species

  • Long lifespan when cared for properly

Care level: Beginner
Adult size: Large (up to 12 inches)
Housing: Terrarium with deep, moist substrate and good ventilation

Proper humidity, substrate depth, and calcium supplementation are essential for long-term health.

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Care instructions

Most of our items are designed for easy maintenance. Care instructions are included with every product, but if you ever need additional guidance, our support team is always ready to help.

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Invertebrate Care & Shipping FAQs

What is your live arrival guarantee?

Our Live Arrival Guarantee applies to Next Day Air shipping only. We carefully pack every order to ensure your pets arrive safe and healthy. If your order arrives DOA (dead on arrival), you must contact us within 1 hour of delivery and provide clear photo proof in the original packaging.

⚠️ NO REFUNDS will be issued under any circumstances.
If a valid claim is approved, we will provide a replacement (or store credit if needed, depending on availability).

We are not responsible for delays, extreme weather, or mishandling once the package is in the carrier’s possession.

What care requirements and difficulty levels do you offer?

We specialize in mantises, millipedes, isopods, roaches, leaf insects, tarantulas, and scorpions—each with varying care requirements. Every species listing includes a detailed difficulty rating (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced) and comprehensive care guides covering temperature, humidity, feeding, and housing. Beginners should start with hardy species like dubia roaches or millipedes, while experienced keepers can explore more specialized species. Our care guides are included with every order to help you succeed.

What's included with my order?

Every order includes your live invertebrate(s), a detailed species-specific care guide, and feeding recommendations. Premium orders may include starter kits with substrate, food, and basic supplies to get you started immediately. We also provide access to our online care resources just email us you can ask questions. All animals are carefully packed to minimize stress during shipping.

What is your return and refund policy for live animals?

We don't except returns since they are live animals, sorry! Email us for a different solution!