Description
Spotted Fire Millipede (Centrobolus splendidus)
The Spotted Fire Millipede is a stunning African species, admired for its vibrant red body decorated with distinctive black spots. Calm, slow-moving, and easy to care for, this colourful millipede is an excellent choice for both beginner and experienced invertebrate keepers. Its peaceful nature and striking appearance make it a fantastic addition to any bioactive or naturalistic enclosure.
Habitat
Native to the forests of southern Africa, the Spotted Fire Millipede thrives in warm, humid environments with plenty of places to burrow and hide.
- Enclosure: Secure terrestrial enclosure with good ventilation
- Temperature: 22–26°C
- Humidity: High (70–80%)
- Decor: Cork bark, leaf litter, moss, and decaying wood to provide shelter and encourage natural behaviour
Feeding
As a detritivore, this species feeds primarily on decaying organic matter.
- Diet: Decaying leaf litter, rotting hardwood, vegetables such as cucumber, courgette, and carrot, with occasional fruit
- Feeding frequency: Fresh food should be offered several times a week, removing any uneaten portions before they spoil
- A constant supply of leaf litter and decaying wood should always be available
General Care
Spotted Fire Millipedes are hardy, peaceful, and require very little maintenance when provided with the correct environment.
- Temperament: Calm and slow-moving
- Handling: Can be handled gently, though minimal handling is recommended to reduce stress
- Lifespan: Around 5–7 years with proper care
- Maintenance: Keep the enclosure clean, maintain humidity, and replace leaf litter as it decomposes
Why Choose a Spotted Fire Millipede?
- Brilliant red colouration with distinctive black spots
- Peaceful and beginner-friendly
- Fascinating natural behaviours and easy care requirements
- Ideal for bioactive and naturalistic enclosures
Beautiful, gentle, and easy to care for, the Spotted Fire Millipede is a fantastic choice for anyone looking to add a colourful and unusual invertebrate to their collection.
Click & Collect
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Local Delivery
Order anything from our in-store range and have it delivered right to you.
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Minimum spend: £50
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Delivery from £15 - £30
- Range 0-25 miles from store
Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.
Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.
Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival.
Dry Goods Delivery
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DX Express: 1 working day, same-day dispatch before noon 0-75kg
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days 75-500kg
If you'd like to add more items to an existing order that hasn't yet been dispatched, please place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to combine the orders.
Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
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Livestock Delivery
Thursday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Wednesday afternoon
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Delivered Thursday before 1pm
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Order by Wednesday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Friday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Thursday afternoon
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Delivered Friday before 1pm
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Order by Thursday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Saturday Delivery – £29
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Dispatched Friday afternoon
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Delivered Saturday before 1pm
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Order by Friday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
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You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
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⚠️ Delivery Exclusions
Unfortunately, we’re unable to deliver livestock to the following postcodes:
Scotland & Isles:
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Plus Channel Islands and Shetland Islands
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