American Giant Millipede (Narceus americanus)
American Giant Millipede (Narceus americanus)
The American Giant Millipede (Narceus americanus) is a large millipede that inhabits the eastern seaboard of North America west to Georgetown, Texas, north of the Ottine wetlands. It inhabits forests and agricultural areas and can be found under rocks, rotting logs, leaf litter, and other decaying plant materials. As nocturnal creatures, the American Giant Millipede prefers dark and damp areas where it spends its time foraging, eating, and grooming. Its body is gray and nearly cylindrical, and when threatened, it will curl up or release a noxious liquid that can cause dermatological burns.
The American Giant Millipede has an overall length between 3.9”-5.1” (10-13 cm), width of .35”-.51” (9-13 mm), and weight of .07-.09 oz (2-2.5 g). The typical lifespan of the American Giant Millipede is between 5-11 years.
The American Giant Millipede (Narceus americanus) is a large millipede that inhabits the eastern seaboard of North America west to Georgetown, Texas, north of the Ottine wetlands. It inhabits forests and agricultural areas and can be found under rocks, rotting logs, leaf litter, and other decaying plant materials. As nocturnal creatures, the American Giant Millipede prefers dark and damp areas where it spends its time foraging, eating, and grooming. Its body is gray and nearly cylindrical, and when threatened, it will curl up or release a noxious liquid that can cause dermatological burns.
The American Giant Millipede has an overall length between 3.9”-5.1” (10-13 cm), width of .35”-.51” (9-13 mm), and weight of .07-.09 oz (2-2.5 g). The typical lifespan of the American Giant Millipede is between 5-11 years.
