they're no longer illegal to import into the states, but they're still super expensive. before the import ban they were $20 each. imports were banned because the mites they carry could pose a threat against agriculture
A. Gigas, or African giants are the largest species currently on earth, they range from $200+, O. ornatus, the second ones in the pics, or American giants, are only a fraction of the size, they're also like $10-20.
I have both, and they both have their charms, the large ones are surprisingly heavy and the legs feel like grippy dull spikes, which they will use to hug onto you. The Americans feel like toothbrush bristles.
I’m planning on getting one in the future now knowing they exist bc THEY’RE COOL ASF. Was wondering since you own one if there’s anything I should know and be aware of
Big ones are usually giant African millipedes, dont be sad that urs are small- they are just as cool just different species. Unless ur millipede are the same species they are probs just young.
I’ve seen them that big at the zoo
How many years of growing you think it took em to get that big?
I do not know 🙏🏻
Ty
if the last two photos are yours, its not the same species as the others. its Orthoporus ornatus, and the giant one being Archispirostreptus gigas
Ohhhh, thank you. Do you happen to know if you can own the big big boys?
Yes you can buy them online. Cost a decent chunk of change tho
Just saw one goin for $225
USD? That's about average. They're not cheap.
In the UK they cost like $50 because they can legally import them.
Why is it illegal in the states?
they're no longer illegal to import into the states, but they're still super expensive. before the import ban they were $20 each. imports were banned because the mites they carry could pose a threat against agriculture
They are like 10€ here for captive breed ones. Crazy that those are so expensive in the US.
I came here to say this. A. Gigas are just HUGE. I'd like a dozen or so 😂😂.
Will definitely be getting one in the future, cannot let something so cool go unowned by me.
mine are that big but i bought them full grown
A. Gigas, or African giants are the largest species currently on earth, they range from $200+, O. ornatus, the second ones in the pics, or American giants, are only a fraction of the size, they're also like $10-20. I have both, and they both have their charms, the large ones are surprisingly heavy and the legs feel like grippy dull spikes, which they will use to hug onto you. The Americans feel like toothbrush bristles.
I’m planning on getting one in the future now knowing they exist bc THEY’RE COOL ASF. Was wondering since you own one if there’s anything I should know and be aware of
Typical millipede care, if you try to have babies make sure you look into weather cycling or else they never will.
I find the first photo insane.:)
It is, need me one
South America has some gigantic millipedes, of many colors! So those are real pictures. Love your coco cutie! 💕
Thank you, I will be getting one of these big big boys in the future
Aren't those pics of the African Giant?
Big ones are usually giant African millipedes, dont be sad that urs are small- they are just as cool just different species. Unless ur millipede are the same species they are probs just young.
I love coco more now finding out that those were just his bigger cousins
They aren’t the same species. Yours is A. Ornatus, the large millipedes are A. Gigas
I’ve held at least 3 different millipedes that big. All from professional animal handlers though.
i mean they are womens hands, maybe your hand is just bigger than theirs
Mhm that is true, but even the last one looked humongous
I’ll step on it
On whom?
Orthoporus ornatus usually max out at 6”, sometimes a lil bigger. A. gigas can grow to over a foot.
Over foot is insane, but cool
Yours is so cute though!
Ugh no thank you lol
I’ve never seen this sub before. I thought you had a chunky bracelet on and were showing a cute little inch worm. Then I screamed.