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SPECIES CARE GUIDE

Bumblebee Flat Millipede

Polydemus sp. "Bumblebee"

Bumblebee Flat Millipede

ENVIRONMENT

Core care conditions

Temperature20-26°CRecommended range
Humidity99%Recommended range

Use these ranges as a starting point and adjust for life stage, enclosure ventilation and observed behaviour.

HUSBANDRY OVERVIEW

At a glance

Origin
Asia
Lifestyle
Terrestrial
Adult size
8
Temperament
Delicate
Experience level
Beginner to intermediate
Visibility
Often visible when settled; may burrow or hide during moulting
Burrowing
Yes; provide deep substrate and avoid disturbing moulting chambers
Growth rate
Slow to moderate

SOURCES & FURTHER READING

Check the references

Care can vary by species, life stage and local conditions. Review multiple reputable sources before making husbandry decisions.