{"product_id":"aesculus-giant-pill-millipede","title":"Aesculus Giant Pill Millipede (Sphaerobelum aesculus)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Aesculus Giant Pill Millipede (\u003cem\u003eSphaerobelum aesculus\u003c\/em\u003e) is a compact giant pill millipede with a smooth, rounded, armour-plated look. It is a good choice for keepers who want a defensive-looking animal with a distinctive shape, and who are happy with limited surface activity rather than a constant display species.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are comparing pill millipedes, you can browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pill-millipedes\"\u003ePill Millipedes\u003c\/a\u003e range, read the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pill-millipede-care-guide\"\u003ePill Millipede Care Guide\u003c\/a\u003e for setup details, or use our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/millipede-species-guide\"\u003eMillipede Species Guide\u003c\/a\u003e to compare different species.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose Aesculus Giant Pill Millipede?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis species stands out for its compact body shape and the strongly rounded, rolled-up appearance that makes pill millipedes so appealing. If you want something unusual and easy to appreciate up close, rather than a long cylindrical millipede, it offers a clear point of difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe main trade-off is visibility. \u003cem\u003eSphaerobelum aesculus\u003c\/em\u003e is not the best choice if you want an animal that stays on the surface for long periods. It suits keepers who enjoy a naturalistic enclosure and are comfortable with an animal that may spend much of its time under the substrate, appearing on its own terms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat makes it best for buyers who value species character, defensive form and a more reserved lifestyle over frequent daytime viewing. If you are still deciding, comparing it with other pill millipedes such as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/orange-butt-giant-pill-millipede\"\u003eOrange Butt Giant Pill Millipede (Sphaerobelum sp. \"Orange Butt\")\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tiger-pill-millipede\"\u003eYellow Tiger Pill Millipede (Hyleoglomeris Longkerdae)\u003c\/a\u003e may help you narrow down the style of animal and keeper experience you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect once it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter arrival, it is normal if this millipede stays hidden for a while or spends most of its time below the surface. Give it time to settle into its prepared enclosure without frequent disturbance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor feeding, moisture and housing details, refer to the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pill-millipede-care-guide\"\u003ePill Millipede Care Guide\u003c\/a\u003e before purchase so you can make sure your setup is suitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you want a compact, heavily armoured pill millipede and you are happy with a more private, less visible species, \u003cem\u003eSphaerobelum aesculus\u003c\/em\u003e is a strong choice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"isopods.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"2","offer_id":57287516553596,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"4+0","offer_id":57287516586364,"sku":null,"price":45.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"8+0","offer_id":57287516619132,"sku":null,"price":86.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.isopods.co.uk\/products\/aesculus-giant-pill-millipede","provider":"Isopods.co.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}