{"product_id":"bumble-bee-millipedes","title":"Bumble Bee Millipedes","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBumble bee millipedes do best in a warm, humid enclosure that copies a forest floor. Use a secure plastic tub or glass tank with good ventilation and at least 3–4 inches of nutrient‑rich substrate made from coconut fiber, organic topsoil (chemical‑free), rotted hardwood, and plenty of leaf litter. Keep the substrate damp to the touch but never soggy, and provide lots of hiding places with cork bark, curved wood, and deep leaf piles so they can burrow and feel secure. Aim for temperatures in the low‑ to mid‑70s °F and humidity around 70–90%, avoiding direct sunlight and sudden temperature swings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBumble bee millipedes are detritivores, meaning they feed mostly on decomposing leaves, rotting wood, and the organic matter in their substrate. To keep them healthy and growing, offer thin slices of vegetables like cucumber, squash, carrot, or sweet potato a few times per week, plus the occasional small piece of fruit. Always provide a calcium source such as cuttlebone, crushed sterilized eggshell, or reptile‑safe calcium powder to support strong exoskeletons and successful molts. Remove uneaten fresh food before it molds, spot‑clean waste and moldy patches, and handle them gently and infrequently—let them crawl onto your hand rather than being grabbed, and wash your hands before and after handling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBumble Bee Millipede Quick Care Points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Secure, escape‑proof tub or tank with good ventilation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubstrate depth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e At least 3–4\" of moist organic mix (coco fiber, organic soil, rotted wood, leaf litter)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e High (around 70–90%); substrate damp but not waterlogged\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low‑ to mid‑70s °F; avoid drafts and direct sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHides \u0026amp; decor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cork bark, curved wood, and thick leaf piles for hiding and burrowing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStaple diet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Decomposing leaves, rotting wood, and bioactive substrate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh foods:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Thin slices of cucumber, squash, carrot, sweet potato; occasional fruit treats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalcium source:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cuttlebone, crushed sterilized eggshell, or reptile‑safe calcium powder always available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCleaning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spot‑clean old food and mold; replace sections of substrate periodically, not all at once\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Minimal and gentle; let them crawl onto your hand and wash hands before and after contact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The World of Isopods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53563472281873,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/2946\/9201\/files\/IMG-1002.jpg?v=1778883559","url":"https:\/\/theworldofisopods.com\/products\/bumble-bee-millipedes","provider":"The World of Isopods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}