{"product_id":"vietnamese-rainbow-millipede","title":"Vietnamese Rainbow Millipede (Atopochetus dollfusii)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Vietnamese Rainbow Millipede, \u003cem\u003eAtopochetus dollfusii\u003c\/em\u003e, is a striking, dark-bodied millipede with vivid red, orange and yellow banding. It appeals to buyers who want a colourful display species, but the main trade-off is that it needs a deep, moist, naturalistic substrate setup rather than a simple display tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIs the Vietnamese Rainbow Millipede right for your setup?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a good choice if you want a visually impressive millipede and you are prepared to give it the conditions it needs. Like other millipedes, it is a soil- and litter-dwelling detritivore, so it is not an animal to buy for constant surface activity. It will spend much of its time in or under the substrate, and that should be expected rather than seen as a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Vietnamese Rainbow Millipede is associated with Vietnam and is a separate named species from the Thai Rainbow Millipede, \u003cem\u003eAtopochetus spinimargo\u003c\/em\u003e. If you are comparing rainbow millipedes, that difference matters when deciding which species better suits your enclosure and the kind of display you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a broader overview of species options, the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/millipede-species-guide\"\u003eMillipede Species Guide\u003c\/a\u003e is a useful place to start. If you are comparing rainbow millipedes directly, you may also want to read the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/millipede-species-care-guides\/thai-rainbow-millipede-care-guide\"\u003eThai Rainbow Millipede Care Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat to compare before buying\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore choosing this species, check whether you can provide deep organic substrate, leaf litter, moisture and hiding places. Those are the main practical requirements that affect whether the animal will settle well and behave naturally. A newly arrived millipede may stay buried for a while after transport, so buyers should expect a period of reduced visibility while it acclimates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are new to millipedes, the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/complete-millipede-care-guide\"\u003eComplete Millipede Care Guide\u003c\/a\u003e is a useful next step for general setup guidance. You can also view our current \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/millipedes-for-sale-uk\"\u003eMillipedes for Sale UK\u003c\/a\u003e selection if you are comparing available species.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn short, the Vietnamese Rainbow Millipede is best for buyers who want a colourful species and can provide the right enclosure, with deep, moist substrate and a more naturalistic approach to keeping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"isopods.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"2","offer_id":57287514816892,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"4+0","offer_id":57287514849660,"sku":null,"price":57.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"8+0","offer_id":57287514882428,"sku":null,"price":108.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.isopods.co.uk\/products\/vietnamese-rainbow-millipede","provider":"Isopods.co.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}