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Meet Milly.

The Giant African Millipede who's your perfect classroom pet.

Meet Milly.

**Note on Giant African Millipedes: Our Giant African Millipedes are unavailable indefinitely – please accept our apologies. If you would like to discuss alternatives or options, please contact [email protected]. Thank you and we look forward to working with you.**

 

Introduce a New Friend to Your Classroom

Meet Milly.

A Giant Tropical Millipede with a docile demeanor, this warm and friendly creature will be right at home in your classroom. An ideal classroom pet suitable for all grade levels, Milly is a one-of-a-kind specimen.


View Milly's Profile:

Full Name:  Archispirostreptus giga sp.
Nicknames:  Giant African Millipede, Milly
Hometown:  Tanzania, in Eastern Africa 
 

About Me: Hi, I'm Milly! I'm a calm, easy going, Arthropod who is content with the simple things in life - some fresh veggie scraps, moist wood, and a bit of water to drink are all I need. I love meeting new students, and I won't bite or cause harm. I get along well with other millipedes, and enjoy spending time with up to one other millipede in my habitat.

Likes:  Cucumbers, potatoes, damp pine bark, climbing sticks, dog food, fresh spring or pond water, peat moss, moderate temperatures, dark hiding spaces. 
Dislikes:  Extreme hot or cold temperatures, chemicals or harsh cleaning solutions, predators (like birds, scorpions, or reptiles), direct light, being startled or scared.
Friends: Other millipedes, students and teachers, Ward's Science live materials technicians who care for me.

Learn How to Care for Milly


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