Ally's Eight-Legged Journey

Meet the Camillas. These are a pair of fire spotted millipedes ( Centrobolus splendidus ) from Mozambique. Yes, they are both named Camilla. We can't differentiate between them, and my daughter can't say "millipede", so she calls them Camillapedes. I love it! I've never kept this particular species before, but I am hoping that they will be okay. They are currently living in a Braplast tub with plenty of damp coco fibre and some wert moss, so they should be happy enough.

So after saying that I wouldn't order any more insects, I have ordered more insects. This time, I have ordered a giant dead leaf mantis Deroplatys desiccata , two Mozambique fire millipedes Centrobolus splendidus , and..... another mystery box. As if I didn't learn the first time. This time, I have specifically requested no scorpions (along with no old world T's, and no bitey/stingy things) and explained that I do not have an enclosure large enough for such things. I don't even know why I'm buying them any more. I love them, and they fascinate me - like little tiny mech suits - but I am running out of space. This absolutely has to be my last purchase. And I'm asking people to help hold me to that! When I move house and have a larger space, then I can rethink things. For now though, I must start being a responsible adult (very boring!) Deroplatys desiccata Centrobolus splendidus