Giant Millipedes

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-b...illipedes.html

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

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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

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Really? That's weird! Why would they be illegal?

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.

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

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. :)

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.

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.