Welcome to the my page on Millipedes I work with, this page may seem small for the time being but with so many restrictions on this group, as well as highly specialized native species, it'll be some time before this gets more flushed out! I work with very few "Specialist" species in general, and Millipedes overall tend to be quite specialized either environmentally or dietary. However, this doesn't mean there's no hope! There's still a small handful of species that do well in captivity, it's just taking the time and effort to work with said species to ensure they'll thrive in captivity. If you'd like to make any orders/inquiries, scroll to the bottom of the page to see shipping and contact info!
American Giant Millipedes "Grimsby, Ontario"
(Narceus americanus sp. complex)
$35/Millipede, only mid-size individuals for sale
The poster child of the Canadian Millipede hobby, Narceus americanus are Canada's most commonly known millipede species although being only found in Ontario. Lifespan can vary based on care and estimated age when obtained, sources vary around 5-8 year average. Species loves lots of space to explore and burrow but can do fine in very dense populations as well! These Millipedes can make nice additions to planted enclosures, but don't expect them to be active all the time, they may spend long periods of time underground molting or in dormancy.
Greenhouse Millipedes
(Oxidius gracilis)
$15/15+ mixed size Millipedes
These Millipedes, supposedly native to Japan, has such a widespread distribution they're one of the most common Millipede species found in Canada. In terms of the hobby and keeping in captivity, these Millipedes are hyper-efficient clean-up crew breaking down nearly all forms of detritus as efficiently as Springtails, in some cases have been known to outcompete smaller/dwarf Isopods as a clean-up crew. Greenhouse Millipedes take approximately 1 year to mature and may live a couple years as mature adults pending care and conditions. Size of this species is among some of the smaller only growing around 2cm when fully grown, but are among some of the most active species in Canada, only burrow a couple inches deep into substrate.
Canadian Flat-backed Millipede
(Psuedopolydesmus canadensis)
Breeding documented, no CB Individuals seen as of yet
One of Canada's most striking native Millipede species, boasting a black to dark orange body with orange to red accented flanges on the side of their body, growing around 2cm long upwards of 3cm. Canadian Flatbacks are one of the few "Generalist" millipede species found in Canada, seemingly not needing many specifics for their diet, relatively similar to Greenhouse Millipedes (Oxidius gracilis) in diet. No captive bred offspring yet but have had active breeding during the warmer months so it will take some time to see any results as millipede eggs can take quite some time to hatch.
Serrated Flatback Millipede
(Psuedopolydesmus serratus)
Breeding documented, no CB Individuals seen as of yet
Another among the more notable and widespread Canadian native millipede species, though somewhat similar to Canadian Flatbacks (Psuedopolydesmus canadensis), they're seemingly less active in comparison, and dietary needs are a bit of an unknown but are seemingly somewhat generalists. Similar in size to Canadensis as well but are a bit wider side by side and produce more of a dark pink color across their whole body. Will update section if more results are produced by the species.
Cylindrodesmus laniger
Actively breeding, NFS at this time
These tiny Millipedes are a very under observed but widely distributed species of Millipede spread primarily through Greenhouses and the tropical plant trade, many people may have had them without ever even knowing it! These Millipedes are also Parthenogenic, meaning they're all female and self reproduce! C. laniger also seem to be extremely efficient detritivores, seemingly generalistic preferring high humidity environments and various rotting detritus food sources, under the right conditions can be as efficient as Springtails!
(Ophyiulus pilosus)
No breeding recorded as of yet
The first Snake Millipede species I'm trying to actively work with! Not much info I can personally provide at this time but will keep the page updated as discoveries come and go! Seemingly basic needs, have been living off Flake Soil, Carrots, Leaf Litter & Fish Flakes.
Shipping Information & Placing Orders
Only species that are available for sale have prices below the photos, if listed with N/A they're currently out of stock. Shipping is available from Spring to Fall, end of November generally, spring is determined by weather. Shipping is a flat $30 express rate Canada Wide through Canada Post, or local delivery is available for $15 for me to deliver within the first 50km. Local meetup is also an option as well as pickup at events I vend at. For placing orders, contact me directly on Instagram or E-mail me at planetinvertscanada@gmail.com. Orders are shipped every Monday/Tuesday pending Holidays.
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