Giant Millipedes [Archive]

areias

11-28-2005, 10:59 PM

I'm just curious...is anyone here interested in Giant Millipedes (as pets)? Or do you have one/have owned one? I just love them, I think they're quite awesome pets. We had some in my old high school, and although I don't care for insects, they intrigued me. I would like to have one someday, although I think that day is far from now. I'm just not sure where I would find one. :) But anyways, I was just curious. Here's a caresheet for anyone interested in them.
http://www.exotic-pets.co.uk/giant-black-millipedes.html

Jessika

11-28-2005, 11:06 PM

As far as I know they're illegal in the states now. We USED to sell them at my petco but as of 2005 they're supposedly illegal? At least that's what I've been told

CagneyDog

11-28-2005, 11:49 PM

As far as I know they're illegal in the states now. We USED to sell them at my petco but as of 2005 they're supposedly illegal? At least that's what I've been told
Really? That's weird! Why would they be illegal?

IRescue452

11-29-2005, 08:57 AM

Aparently they are getting to be a rarity in the wild. Our local pet store gave theirs away in the beginning of the year, since they couldn't sell them. Unfortunately I missed this so I don't have one. I've wanted one for a while too. I've only got my roaches. I believe somebody on PT has one. You could do a search.

crazy_caique

11-29-2005, 11:59 AM

I never know you could keep millipedes as pets.Well you learn something new everday.

CathyBogart

11-29-2005, 01:51 PM

There was a blanket ban put on millipedes and mantids in the United States March of this year...but that doesn't mean you can't get them. I think the law makes it illegal to sell them, not own them, but I'm not positive. I was really sad because I love mantids, and millipedes are fascinating too. They're great pets! Easy keepers, friendly, and just neat! If you're interested in them, the folks at www.arachnoboards.com can probably hook you up. :)

lv4dogs

11-29-2005, 03:28 PM

luckies4me has or used to have one.

I too have always wanted one. And I think Cathy Bogart is right, I also believe you can own them you just can't sell them anymore.

areias

11-29-2005, 05:58 PM

Hmm, I didn't realize they were illegal to sell. Well, thanks for the info. :) Its good to know there are millipede lovers out there.