Archispirostreptus gigas

Sold as the giant African millipede A gentle giant from east Africa that reaches 10 to 14 inches, and one of the most impressive animals a beginner can hold. It is nocturnal, so the show happens in the evening. Give it at least 3 inches of loose substrate topped with oak leaf litter, which is also most of its diet, and keep the humidity at 70 to 80 percent. With good care it lives 7 to 10 years. It does not enjoy being petted, and when alarmed it releases a foul-smelling liquid that can stain and may cause an allergic reaction, so wash your hands after handling and keep sessions short.