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Giant African Millipede
Scientific Name:
Archispirostreptus gigas
Habitat:
Forest floor
Lifespan
7–10 years
Size
30–35 cm
Handling and Temperament
Generally docile and slow-moving; curls into a spiral when startled; the body may secrete defensive fluid when threatened.
Origin:
East Africa
Diet
Feeds on dead and decaying plant material (leaf litter, rotting wood, vegetation) — acts as a decomposer.
Venom
Defensive secretions, but no venom at all.
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