Giant African Train Millipede
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Did You Know
They can secrete a foul fluid from their body pores to deter predators.
Fun Facts!
“The Giant African Train Millipede (Archispirostreptus gigas) is the largest of the world’s 10,000 species of millipedes. Millepede means 1000 legs, however they do not have 1000 legs! Instead they have 4 legs per segment and have between 30 and 40 segments. They do not bite or sting, unlike centipedes, which have venom in their fangs. When threatened they curl up into a ball.”
About me
Order:
Spirostreptida
Family:
Spirostreptidae
Group:
Diplopoda
Lifespan:
5-7 years
Gestation:
Eggs hatch 3 months after being laid - they lay hundreds at a time
Habitat:
Rainforest floor
Diet:
Dead and decaying organic matter such as trees, plants and logs
Conservation Status:
Unclassified























