Florida Scrub Millipede

A rare, chunky Florida-endemic round-back — critically imperiled in the wild, tied to sandy scrub habitat, so treat captive stock as conservation-sensitive. Unlike the moisture-loving giants, it comes from dry, high-sand soil, so use a sandier substrate and a drier, more ventilated setup (55-75% humidity, 70-85°F) with leaf litter and rotten wood. Research suggests it favors fungi and mushrooms over some plant matter. Slow to mature — patience required. Docile detritivore; wash hands after handling.