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Smokey Oak Millipede - Bioactive Clean Up Crew
Smokey Oak Millipede - Bioactive Clean Up Crew
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Introducing the Smokey Oak Millipede, a beautiful and functional addition to your bioactive terrarium! These elegant millipedes feature subtle smokey-gray coloration with warm oak-brown tones, making them both visually appealing and highly effective decomposers for naturalistic setups.
Key Features:
- Excellent Decomposers: Break down leaf litter, decaying wood, and organic waste to maintain a healthy bioactive ecosystem
- Unique Coloration: Soft smokey-gray body with oak-toned accents creates an elegant, natural appearance
- Hardy & Active: Robust species that thrives in tropical and temperate bioactive environments
- Natural Soil Aerators: Burrow through substrate, mixing organic matter and improving soil health
- Peaceful Cohabitants: Safe to keep with other terrarium inhabitants including reptiles and amphibians
- Low Maintenance: Easy care requirements once established in proper bioactive setup
Ideal For:
- Bioactive terrarium clean-up crews
- Dart frog and tree frog vivariums
- Gecko and skink enclosures
- Tropical plant terrariums
- Invertebrate enthusiasts and collectors
Care Requirements:
Smokey Oak Millipedes thrive in moderate temperatures (68-78°F) with good humidity (60-75%). Provide deep substrate of coconut fiber or forest floor mix with plenty of leaf litter, decaying wood, and hiding spots. Supplement with vegetables, fruits, and calcium sources. Mist regularly to maintain consistent moisture levels.
Each millipede is healthy, active, and ready to work as part of your bioactive clean-up crew!
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Care instructions
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.
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!