Aphistogoniulus corallipes
Aphistogoniulus • Pachybolidae
A striking Madagascan 'fire' millipede — dark body with fiery orange-red legs. Unusually it likes to climb, so add bark and branches alongside deep moist substrate. Prefers cooler temps (low 70s °F) with high humidity (70-90%) and good ventilation. Detritivore (leaf mulch, rotting wood, calcium). Harmless, but a notable producer of staining defensive fluid — handle gently, wash hands, keep away from eyes. (Genus taxonomy is in flux; sold as the Madagascar fire millipede.)
Temperature
70-77°F
Humidity
70-90%
Prey size: n/a (detritivore)
Type
terrestrial
Adult Size
4-6 inches
Growth Rate
slow
Native Region
Madagascar
Temperament
docile; secretes defensive fluid readily
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