{"id":135152599070,"title":"Giant Gold Millipede ( Orthroporus ornatus) Educational \u0026 Fun","handle":"giant-gold-millipede-educational-fun-orthroporus-ornatus-educational-fun","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003eYou will receive:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e(1)  Live Giant Golden Millipede (age and size vary slightly but all are pretty big)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\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\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003ePlease Note:  Heat Pack is required if daytime temperature is below 50 degrees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #404040;\"\u003eWill you need a Habitat?  You can click on these links: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/insectsales.com\/products\/mini-forest-habitat-with-aged-bark-forest-floor-moss-coconut-fiber\"\u003eMini-Forest Habitat\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/insectsales.com\/collections\/praying-mantis\/products\/lite-up-mini-forest-habitat-with-aged-bark-forest-floor-moss-coconut-fiber\"\u003eLite-up Mini-Forest Habitat\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e .\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is one of North Americas largest millipede species.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSchool teachers and bug enthusiasts; this is the one for you.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInteresting facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMillipedes can live for a long time, up to ten years.  They get along together and are active and entertaining.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Giant Gold Millipede will make a great pocket pet and it is perfect for interesting class projects.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs large millipedes go, this is one of the most familiar native US species. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMillipedes can be some of the easiest pet bugs to care for.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\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\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\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\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRange:  Throughout North America and South America, generally in warm areas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:    Terrestrial, but will burrow to some extent.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Diet:     Babies and adults eat romaine lettuce, apples, cucumbers, and other fruits and vegetables.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMillipedes should have a supply of calcium added to their diet, like calcium powder, which can be purchased.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull Grown Size:  3.5 to 6 or more inches.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:  Medium speed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e Temperature: 75 to 85° F.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:  Docile and calm.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHousing:   \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMillipedes require good ventilation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:  3 to 4 inches of compost mixture and some sand.  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMillipede enthusiasts enjoy the fact that many species get quite large and can be kept together in colonies. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMillipedes are generally safe to handle, but all species should be considered dangerous to the extent that some can emit toxic chemicals. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChildren should be supervised and hands should be washed before and after handling.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e Millipedes are regularly used as \"hands on\" teaching aids by many educators around the world.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Is Important\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\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\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\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 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style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003eYou will receive:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e(1)  Live Giant Golden Millipede (age and size vary slightly but all are pretty big)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\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\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003ePlease Note:  Heat Pack is required if daytime temperature is below 50 degrees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #404040;\"\u003eWill you need a Habitat?  You can click on these links: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/insectsales.com\/products\/mini-forest-habitat-with-aged-bark-forest-floor-moss-coconut-fiber\"\u003eMini-Forest Habitat\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/insectsales.com\/collections\/praying-mantis\/products\/lite-up-mini-forest-habitat-with-aged-bark-forest-floor-moss-coconut-fiber\"\u003eLite-up Mini-Forest Habitat\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e .\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is one of North Americas largest millipede species.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSchool teachers and bug enthusiasts; this is the one for you.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInteresting facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMillipedes can live for a long time, up to ten years.  They get along together and are active and entertaining.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Giant Gold Millipede will make a great pocket pet and it is perfect for interesting class projects.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs large millipedes go, this is one of the most familiar native US species. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMillipedes can be some of the easiest pet bugs to care for.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\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\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\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\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRange:  Throughout North America and South America, generally in warm areas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:    Terrestrial, but will burrow to some extent.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Diet:     Babies and adults eat romaine lettuce, apples, cucumbers, and other fruits and vegetables.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMillipedes should have a supply of calcium added to their diet, like calcium powder, which can be purchased.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull Grown Size:  3.5 to 6 or more inches.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:  Medium speed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e Temperature: 75 to 85° F.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:  Docile and calm.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHousing:   \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMillipedes require good ventilation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:  3 to 4 inches of compost mixture and some sand.  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMillipede enthusiasts enjoy the fact that many species get quite large and can be kept together in colonies. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMillipedes are generally safe to handle, but all species should be considered dangerous to the extent that some can emit toxic chemicals. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChildren should be supervised and hands should be washed before and after handling.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e Millipedes are regularly used as \"hands on\" teaching aids by many educators around the world.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Is Important\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\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\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\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\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e"}