Fire Millipedes, also known as "Madagascar Fire Millipede", originate in Madagascar as their name might imply.

In the wild, the Fire Millipede feeds on compost and decaying wood and leaves, but in captivity, they seem to enjoy dried oak leaves, fruits, mushrooms, and they really seem to like cucumber slices. They generally spend most of their time in the soil, though they will appear frequently. Like all Millipedes, they secrete a liquid as a defense mechanism. This liquid can be dangerous to humans and other species. Fire Millipede's captive environment should mimic that of their natural forest floor habitat. Temperatures ranging between 60 and 85 degrees are recommended with humidity levels maintained at high levels with daily misting. Two to three inches of peat mixed with potting soil should be places at the bottom of the tank as a substrate. It might be possible to give your Fire Millipede a companion from his own habitat- a Pill Millipede! Pill Millipedes are also from Madagascar, and they share similar needs. For more information on Pill Millipedes, visit our Pill Millipede page.

Mature Fire millipedes will grow to a length of seven to eight inches at maturity. They are colored a luminous red, and are decorated with black bands. The bottoms of their bodies are black, with yellow legs.

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