

MILLIPEDE
these unusual AFRICAN MILLIPEDES are fascinatingly friendly
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Although the name millipede means “thousand-feet,” the giant African millipede only has about 300 to 400 legs. The largest of the 10,000 species of millipede, these gentle giants call the rain forests of Africa home.
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The giant African millipede calls the rain forests of subtropical western Africa home. Giant African millipedes love warm, dark places on the rain forest floor. The most common hiding places include areas near rotting wood and burrows where they can curl up and hide.
Are MILLIPEDE suitable for your encounter?
INTERACTION
Happy to be stroked and held
SUITABILITY
Suitable for all ages and capabilities
GROUPS
Suitable for all group sizes agreed beforehand by us
LOCATION
Suitable for indoor and outdoor events (in the warmer months)