Invertebrate · Millipede
Ivory millipede care guide
Chicobolus spinigerus
The ivory millipede is a beginner-level millipede from Florida, SE United States. Adults reach Body 8–10 cm and live 5–7 years in captivity. Good in groups.
- Enclosure 30 × 20 × 20 cm
- Temp 22–27°C
- Humidity 70–80%
How much does a ivory millipede cost in Canada?
Ivory millipede quick facts
- Skill level
- Beginner
- Adult size
- Body 8–10 cm
- Lifespan
- 5–7 years
- Activity
- Nocturnal
- Native range
- Florida, SE United States
- Minimum enclosure
- 30 × 20 × 20 cm (12 × 8 × 8 in, ≈ 3 US gal)
- Housing
- Up to 8 can share; add about 15% more floor space for each extra animal.
- Temperature
- 22–27°C
- Humidity
- 70–80%
- UVB
- Not needed
- Diet
- Detritivore – leaf litter, rotting wood, vegetables
- Bioactive style
- Invertebrate colony
Ivory millipede enclosure & bioactive setup
Give one adult at least 30 × 20 × 20 cm (12 × 8 × 8 inches). Up to 8 can share; add about 15% more floor space for each extra animal. This species suits a invertebrate colony bioactive build.
- Leaf litter2 cm
- Jurassic ABG Terrarium Mix12 cm
Leaf litter is food here, not decoration – keep a thick layer topped up. Keep one side damper than the other.
Temperature: 22–27°C. Humidity: 70–80%. UVB: Not needed.
What does a ivory millipede eat?
Detritivore – leaf litter, rotting wood, vegetables. Keep leaf litter and rotting wood available and offer vegetables and calcium weekly.
Handling, temperament & health
Calm and easy to handle; wash hands after handling.
Health watch: Dry substrate interferes with moulting; keep deeper soil damp.
Cleaning & maintenance schedule
Daily
- Nothing needed most days.
Weekly
- Mist the damp side; add vegetables or protein food in small amounts and remove leftovers after 24–48 h.
Monthly
- Top up leaf litter and add a calcium source (cuttlebone).
- Thin out the colony or split it if it gets crowded.
Yearly
- Replace about a third of the soil, which turns into frass over time.
Recommended for a ivory millipede bioactive
Quantities are for one minimum-size enclosure (30 × 20 × 20 cm).
Ivory millipede FAQ
Is the ivory millipede good for beginners?
Yes – the ivory millipede is a good choice for beginners. Calm and easy to handle; wash hands after handling.
What size enclosure does a ivory millipede need?
At least 30 × 20 × 20 cm (about 12 × 8 × 8 inches, roughly 3 US gallons) for one adult. Up to 8 can share; add about 15% more floor space for each extra animal.
How much does a ivory millipede cost in Canada?
Typically $15–30 CAD to buy, about $100–170 CAD for a complete bioactive enclosure, and $20–40 CAD a year to keep.
What temperature and humidity does a ivory millipede need?
Temperature: 22–27°C. Humidity: 70–80%.
What does a ivory millipede eat?
Detritivore – leaf litter, rotting wood, vegetables. Keep leaf litter and rotting wood available and offer vegetables and calcium weekly.
Similar species
This care sheet is general guidance from One Bioactive, not veterinary advice. Needs vary with age, locality and individual animals – confirm with your breeder and an exotics vet. Prices are typical Canadian ranges in CAD and change over time.