Millipede Troubleshooting Guide: What's Normal and What to Check

Learn how to judge burrowing, surface activity and moulting in millipedes, and check the most likely enclosure causes first.

Are Mites on Millipedes Normal?

A few mites on a millipede can be normal. Learn...
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Common Millipede Keeping Mistakes and How to Fix Them

Learn how to spot and fix the most common millipede...
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How to Tell if a Millipede Is Healthy

Learn the main signs of a healthy millipede, including intact...
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Why Is My Millipede Losing Legs?

If a millipede is losing legs, the usual causes are...
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Why Is My Millipede Spending Time on the Surface?

Brief time on the surface is usually normal, but frequent...
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Why Is My Millipede Not Eating?

If your millipede seems to have stopped eating, reduced visible...
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Should You Dig Up a Buried Millipede?

Buried millipedes are often resting, feeding or moulting, so you...
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Is My Millipede Dead or Moulting?

Not sure whether your millipede is dead or moulting? Learn...
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Why Is My Millipede Not Moving or Staying Curled Up?

A still millipede is not always a problem. It may...
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Why Is My New Millipede Hiding?

A new millipede hiding soon after arrival is usually normal...
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Why Is My Millipede Always Buried?

Millipedes often stay buried for perfectly normal reasons, including shelter,...
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