{"product_id":"golden-spikes-flat-backed-millipede-luzonomorpha-picea","title":"Golden Spikes Flat-backed Millipede (Luzonomorpha picea)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Golden Spikes Flat-backed Millipede (\u003cem\u003eLuzonomorpha picea\u003c\/em\u003e) is a striking Philippine flat-backed millipede with a glossy dark body and bright golden-yellow edging along the lateral keels. In our animals, the contrast is especially sharp: the centre of the body reads almost jet black, while the raised outer edges form a continuous yellow-gold line down both sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat combination gives the species a very angular, armour-plated appearance. Rather than the rounded cylindrical profile of many millipedes, \u003cem\u003eLuzonomorpha picea\u003c\/em\u003e sits low and flat, with each body segment extending outward into clearly defined keels. When the animal moves across dark substrate or leaf litter, those yellow margins catch the light and make the segmented outline look almost serrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat makes Golden Spikes distinctive?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e glossy black to very dark charcoal across the main body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGolden edging:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright yellow-gold keels running along both sides of the body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e slim, flattened profile with broad lateral extensions rather than a rounded millipede body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContrast:\u003c\/strong\u003e the pale outer margins stand out particularly well against dark bark, soil and leaf litter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall look:\u003c\/strong\u003e one of the more dramatic black-and-gold flat-backed millipedes, with a distinctly armoured silhouette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it compares with other flat-backed millipedes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the body shape is what appeals to you, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ruby-flat-backed-millipede\"\u003eRuby Flat-backed Millipede\u003c\/a\u003e is a useful comparison. Ruby has the same low, angular style but moves into red and chestnut tones rather than this black-and-gold colour combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor another strong visual contrast, take a look at the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/red-dragon-flat-backed-millipede\"\u003eRed Dragon Flat-backed Millipede\u003c\/a\u003e. Golden Spikes is much darker through the centre, with the colour concentrated along the projecting keels rather than spread across the whole animal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEnclosure style\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with our other flat-backed millipedes, this species should be kept on a deep, organic substrate with plenty of decomposing hardwood and leaf litter. The enclosure should stay humid enough to protect moulting animals and support decomposition, while still having enough airflow to prevent the substrate becoming stale or waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGive them bark, leaf litter and pieces of decaying wood to move beneath and across. The enclosure itself should provide most of the diet through decomposing plant material, with supplemental foods treated as extras rather than the main food source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are setting up a flat-backed species for the first time, the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/flat-backed-millipede-guide\"\u003eFlat-Backed Millipede Guide\u003c\/a\u003e is the best starting point for substrate depth, moisture and long-term feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is this species for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden Spikes is a strong choice for keepers who want a millipede that is visually different from the more familiar round-bodied giants. The black body, yellow-gold margins and exaggerated flat-backed shape make it especially appealing as a collector species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAppearance will naturally vary slightly between individuals and with age or moult stage, but the key visual character is the same: a dark central body framed by bright lateral keels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompare the range\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can browse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flat-backed-millipedes\"\u003eFlat-Backed Millipedes\u003c\/a\u003e collection to compare Golden Spikes with our other low-profile, keel-backed species.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"isopods.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"2","offer_id":57506806530428,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"4","offer_id":57506806563196,"sku":null,"price":47.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"8","offer_id":57506806595964,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/2423\/8460\/files\/Golden-Spikes-Luzonomorpha-picea.jpg?v=1790492287","url":"https:\/\/www.isopods.co.uk\/products\/golden-spikes-flat-backed-millipede-luzonomorpha-picea","provider":"Isopods.co.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}