{"product_id":"siam-giant-pill-millipede","title":"Siam Giant Pill Millipede (Zephronia siamensis)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Siam Giant Pill Millipede (\u003cem\u003eZephronia siamensis\u003c\/em\u003e) is a true pill millipede from Thailand, with a compact, rounded build and the defensive rolling behaviour that makes this group so distinctive. It is a strong choice for keepers who want a more understated, less visible millipede and value natural, private behaviour over constant surface activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are comparing species, browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pill-millipedes\"\u003ePill Millipedes\u003c\/a\u003e collection, or use our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/millipede-species-guide\"\u003eMillipede Species Guide\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pill-millipede-care-guide\"\u003ePill Millipede Care Guide\u003c\/a\u003e for help matching the right species and setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose the Siam Giant Pill Millipede?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis species suits keepers who specifically want a true pill millipede with a thick, compact body and the classic rolling defence. Its dark, glossy look gives it a bold but restrained appearance, and its private habits make it a better fit for anyone who is happy with a millipede that may spend much of its time beneath the substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor comparison, you can also look at the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/khon-kaen-green-giant-pill-millipede\"\u003eKhon Kaen Green Giant Pill Millipede (\u003cem\u003eZephronia phrain\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/carnifex-pill-millipede\"\u003eCarnifex Pill Millipede (\u003cem\u003eRhopalomeris carnifex\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause pill millipedes are more specific in their needs than many surface-dwelling millipedes, it helps to have a suitable enclosure ready before purchase. A deep, established substrate with organic matter, moisture and hiding places will give this species the best chance to settle well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect once it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter arrival, expect a settling-in period in which the millipede may stay below the surface for much of the time. That private, low-visibility behaviour is normal for pill millipedes, and it is part of what makes this species appealing to patient keepers who enjoy observing subtle behaviour rather than frequent surface activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive it space to establish itself, keep the enclosure stable, and avoid unnecessary disturbance. If that style of keeping suits you, the Siam Giant Pill Millipede is a rewarding and characterful choice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"isopods.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"2","offer_id":57287516094844,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"4+0","offer_id":57287516127612,"sku":null,"price":45.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"8+0","offer_id":57287516160380,"sku":null,"price":86.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.isopods.co.uk\/products\/siam-giant-pill-millipede","provider":"Isopods.co.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}