{"product_id":"ruby-flat-backed-millipede","title":"Ruby Flat-backed Millipede (Antheromorpha uncinata)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ruby Flat-backed Millipede is a slim, flat-backed millipede with a low profile, broad keels and colouring that can range from ruby-red to chestnut tones. It is a strong choice for keepers who want a millipede that stands out for both shape and colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat makes this millipede distinctive?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe main appeal of this species is its angular, flattened build. Broad lateral keels give it a more shield-like outline than the rounded body shape seen in many other millipedes, and that effect is especially noticeable when it is moving across the enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ruby-red to chestnut colouration adds to the appeal, but the overall look is more than just a colour variant. For buyers who want an unusual millipede with a slimmer profile and a more dramatic silhouette, this is one of the more eye-catching options.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs with any millipede, individual appearance can vary, so it is best to expect a general look rather than an identical finish from every specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to tell similar options apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen comparing flat-backed millipedes, the trade name is not always enough on its own. \u003cstrong\u003eRuby Flat-backed\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eRed Dragon\u003c\/strong\u003e are both associated here with \u003cstrong\u003eAntheromorpha uncinata\u003c\/strong\u003e, so they are best compared as closely related listings rather than assumed to be different species. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/red-dragon-flat-backed-millipede\"\u003eRed Dragon Flat-backed Millipede (Antheromorpha uncinata)\u003c\/a\u003e is the most useful direct comparison if you are choosing between similar animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are looking at other colourful millipedes as well, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pink-dragon-millipede\"\u003ePink Dragon Millipede (Desmoxytes planata)\u003c\/a\u003e is a different species entirely, so it is a helpful contrast when you want to compare shape as well as colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIs this a good millipede to buy?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis species suits buyers who are specifically drawn to the flat-backed body shape and want a millipede with strong visual appeal. It is a good fit if you prefer an unusual-looking animal and are happy to provide a suitable, quiet setup while it settles in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are comparing options, start with the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flat-backed-millipedes\"\u003eFlat-Backed Millipedes\u003c\/a\u003e collection and the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/flat-backed-millipede-guide\"\u003eFlat-Backed Millipede Guide\u003c\/a\u003e to narrow down the most suitable choice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"isopods.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"2","offer_id":57287515439484,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"4+0","offer_id":57287515472252,"sku":null,"price":45.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"8+0","offer_id":57287515505020,"sku":null,"price":86.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.isopods.co.uk\/products\/ruby-flat-backed-millipede","provider":"Isopods.co.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}