White Phase Tree Millipedes

White Phase Tree Millipedes do best in a warm, humid enclosure that mimics a damp, shaded forest floor with plenty of vertical structure. Use a secure plastic tub or glass tank with good cross‑ventilation and at least 3–4 inches of nutrient‑rich substrate made from coconut fiber, organic topsoil (chemical‑free), rotted hardwood, and lots of leaf litter. Keep the substrate evenly damp to the touch but never waterlogged, and add cork bark, curved wood, and branches so they can both burrow and climb. Aim for temperatures in the low‑ to mid‑70s °F and humidity around 70–90%, keeping the enclosure out of direct sunlight and away from drafts or rapid temperature swings.

White Phase Tree Millipedes are detritivores, feeding mostly on decomposing leaves, rotting wood, and the organic matter in their substrate. To keep them healthy, active, and molting well, offer thin slices of vegetables such as cucumber, squash, carrot, or sweet potato a few times per week, with occasional small pieces of fruit as treats. Always provide a calcium source like cuttlebone, crushed sterilized eggshell, or reptile‑safe calcium powder to support strong exoskeletons. Remove uneaten fresh food before it molds, spot‑clean waste and moldy patches, and replace sections of substrate periodically rather than all at once. Handle them gently and infrequently—let them crawl onto your hand instead of being grabbed—and wash your hands before and after handling, as they can secrete mild defensive chemicals that may irritate sensitive skin.

White Phase Tree Millipede Quick Care Points

• Enclosure: Secure, escape‑proof tub or tank with good cross‑ventilation

• Substrate depth: At least 3–4" of moist, organic mix (coco fiber, organic soil, rotted wood, leaf litter)

• Moisture & humidity: Substrate damp but not soggy; target ~70–90% humidity

• Temperature: Low‑ to mid‑70s °F; avoid direct sun and sudden temperature swings

• Hides & decor: Cork bark, curved wood, branches, and deep leaf piles for hiding, burrowing, and climbing

• Staple diet: Decomposing leaves, rotting wood, and bioactive substrate

• Fresh foods: Thin slices of cucumber, squash, carrot, and sweet potato; occasional fruit treats

• Calcium source: Cuttlebone, crushed sterilized eggshell, or reptile‑safe calcium powder always available

• Cleaning: Spot‑clean old food and moldy areas; replace sections of substrate periodically, not all at once

• Handling: Minimal and gentle; let them crawl onto your hand and wash hands before and after contact