
African Giant Millipede (Archispirostreptus gigas)
Millipede

6 Count Lot for sale from Big Z's. Spice-rated keeper notes, care guidance, and live-arrival packing where eligible.
6 Blue Death Feigning Beetles in one lot.
Prepare a suitable enclosure for the full group before arrival. Follow our Blue Death Feigning Beetle care guide for setup, feeding and maintenance.
Spice 1: Kid Friendly. This lot contains animals only. Enclosures, substrate, decor and feeders are sold separately. Sex is not guaranteed. Review our current shipping and live-arrival policies before ordering.
The numbers live in the care guide. Enclosure size, temps, humidity, feeding schedule, premolt signs, handling boundaries: it's all in the care guide for this exact fella. Start with the full Advanced guide, or click for the quick Open the Simple version →
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6 Count Lot - Blue Death Feigning Beetle (Asbolus verrucosus) care guide Read shipping & LAG
6 Count Lot for sale from Big Z's. Spice-rated keeper notes, care guidance, and live-arrival packing where eligible.
6 Blue Death Feigning Beetles in one lot.
Prepare a suitable enclosure for the full group before arrival. Follow our Blue Death Feigning Beetle care guide for setup, feeding and maintenance.
Spice 1: Kid Friendly. This lot contains animals only. Enclosures, substrate, decor and feeders are sold separately. Sex is not guaranteed. Review our current shipping and live-arrival policies before ordering.
The numbers live in the care guide. Enclosure size, temps, humidity, feeding schedule, premolt signs, handling boundaries: it's all in the care guide for this exact fella. Start with the full Advanced guide, or click for the quick Open the Simple version →
Asbolus verrucosus - Spice 1: Kid Friendly. Baby Buddy: for a single beetle or small group
Asbolus verrucosus
Big Z's Quick Verdict: A hardy, docile Sonoran Desert darkling beetle known for freezing on its back and playing dead when disturbed. About as low-maintenance as inverts get, but a live animal with real needs rather than a starter toy.
| Temp | 75-85°F |
|---|---|
| Humidity | Low (30-40%), heavily ventilated; bone-dry substrate, damp sponge or grit-filled dish |
| Setup | Dry desert bioactive-style setup |
| Substrate | Dry sand/soil mix, 2+ in deep |
| Feeding | Omnivore scraps 2-3x weekly |
| Handling | Brief contact tolerated. Plays dead rather than biting, and a fall from handling height can kill it. |
Humidity zones: Very Low under 30% - Low 30-60% - Low-Moderate 40-70% - Moderate 60-80% - Moderate-High 70-85% - High 80%+ - Very High 90%+
Current Big Z's catalog: Yes
Asbolus verrucosus
Keeper Snapshot: A hardy, docile Sonoran Desert darkling beetle known for freezing on its back and playing dead when disturbed. About as low-maintenance as inverts get, but a live animal with real needs rather than a starter toy.
| Temperature | 75-85°F |
|---|---|
| Humidity | Low (30-40%), heavily ventilated; bone-dry substrate, damp sponge or grit-filled dish |
| Setup Type | Dry desert bioactive-style setup |
| Substrate | Dry sand/soil mix, 2+ in deep |
| Feeding | Omnivore scraps 2-3x weekly |
| Care Difficulty | Spice 1: Kid Friendly |
| Handling | Brief contact tolerated. Plays dead rather than biting, and a fall from handling height can kill it. |
Humidity zones: Very Low under 30% - Low 30-60% - Low-Moderate 40-70% - Moderate 60-80% - Moderate-High 70-85% - High 80%+ - Very High 90%+

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