Scientific Name: Archispirostreptus gigas
Habitat: African millipedes can be found in the lowland forests and coastal regions of East Africa.
Diet: African millipedes are detritivores, meaning their diet consists of fresh or rotting fruits, vegetables and leaves. They are the “garbage men” of their habitats.
Size: 0.3 to 1 foot long
Weight: 0.4 to 0.5 pounds
Lifespan: 5 to 7 years in the wild. Up to 10 years in human care.