{"id":4763464400975,"title":"Giant Chocolate Desert Millipede (Orthroporus ornatus) Educational \u0026 Fun","handle":"copy-of-giant-gold-millipede-orthroporus-ornatus-educational-fun","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003eYou will receive:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e(1)  Live Giant Chocolate Desert Millipede (While quantities last -- large size available)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #404040;\"\u003eOur Currrent stock is a light color morph than the ones pictured, however they are still the same type.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eTo save on  shipping multiple orders, click on drop down window above.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease Note:  Heat Pack is required if daytime temperature is below 50 degrees.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is one of North Americas largest millipede species.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003eSchool teachers and bug enthusiasts; this is the one for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInteresting 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style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003eYou will receive:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e(1)  Live Giant Chocolate Desert Millipede (While quantities last -- large size available)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #404040;\"\u003eOur Currrent stock is a light color morph than the ones pictured, however they are still the same type.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eTo save on  shipping multiple orders, click on drop down window above.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease Note:  Heat Pack is required if daytime temperature is below 50 degrees.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is one of North Americas largest millipede species.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003eSchool teachers and bug enthusiasts; this is the one for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInteresting facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003eMillipedes can live for a long time, up to ten years.  They get along together and are active and entertaining.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003eThe Giant Chocolate Desert Millipede will make a great pocket pet and it is perfect for interesting class projects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003eAs large millipedes go, this is the most familiar native US species. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003eMillipedes can be some of the easiest pet bugs to care for.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #404040;\"\u003eOne of the great conveniences about keeping millipedes as pets is how easy they are to feed, Millipedes are omnivores, so they eat pretty much anything and everything. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003eEverything from fruits and vegetables to bits of dried pet food are eaten but these should all be considered supplements as they do require a source of calcium in their diet.  Do not over water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003eRange:  Throughout North America and South America, generally in warm areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003eType:    Terrestrial, but will burrow to some extent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:  \u003c\/strong\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003eBabies and adults eat romaine lettuce, apples, cucumbers, and other fruits and vegetables.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003eMillipedes should have a supply of calcium added to their diet, like calcium powder, which can be purchased.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003eFull Grown Size:   3.5 to 6 or more inches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003eGrowth:   Medium speed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003eTemperature: 75 to 85° F.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003eTemperament:   Docile and calm.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHousing:   \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003eMillipedes require good ventilation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003eSubstrate:   3 to 4 inches of compost mixture and some sand. 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Important\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eMillipedes require calcium for their exoskeletons.  This is a must if you want your millipede to have a long healthy life.  Without calcium their exoskeletons cannot develop properly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"40\" width=\"229\" style=\"float: none;\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0407\/0261\/files\/WE_Quick_Ship2.fw_8c041c24-2f55-41fb-a80d-1a07fb1d1e00_compact.png?v=1470159405\" alt=\"We Quick Ship at Insect Sales.com\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Giant Chocolate Desert Millipede  (Orthroporus ornatus) Educational & Fun

Giant Chocolate Desert Millipede (Orthroporus ornatus) Educational & Fun

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  You will receive: (1)  Live Giant Chocolate Desert Millipede (While quantities last -- large size available) Our Currrent stock is a light color morph than the ones pictured, however they are still the same type. . To save on  shipping multiple orders, click on drop down window above. Please Note:  Heat Pack is required if daytime temperatur...

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