Millipede Breeding & Lifecycle Guides

Learn what supports millipede breeding, from substrate and moisture to egg laying, juvenile growth and the slow colony timeline.

Why Are My Millipedes Not Breeding?

Not seeing baby millipedes yet? Start with maturity, sex ratio...
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Why Do Millipedes Bury Themselves Before Moulting?

Millipedes often bury themselves before moulting, but hiding or burrowing...
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How Do Millipedes Moult?

Millipedes moult by shedding their old exoskeleton, then staying buried...
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How Long Do Millipedes Take to Grow?

Millipedes grow through repeated moults, so there's no single timetable...
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Do Millipedes Lay Eggs?

Yes, millipedes lay eggs, usually hidden in substrate or other...
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How Do Millipedes Mate?

Millipede mating involves species-specific courtship and sperm transfer using male...
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How Do Millipedes Reproduce?

Millipedes reproduce by mating, laying eggs in the substrate and...
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