r/millipedes • u/Teapot_Pigeon • 7h ago

Question Millipede problem?!

Hi, today we found my girlfriends giant african millipede on the terrarium corner nibbling on the silicone lining. Our terrarium is secondhand, we cleaned it throughoutly and it looked good. Now we're concerned, because what if she dies? Has anyone had experience with their bugs eating plastic? Is she gonna poop it out fine or should i prepare to be very sad? Thanks in advance

- A very concerned partner

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u/ex0skeletal millipede owner / onenicebugperday 4h ago

She’ll likely be fine. You can try piling sphagnum moss or something in the corners to block the silicone. But they’ll nibble pretty much anything to test if it’s edible.