{"product_id":"pink-flat-back-millipede-antheromorpha-uncinata","title":"Pink Flat-Back Millipede (Antheromorpha uncinata)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntheromorpha uncinata (Pink Flat-Back Millipede)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWide keels, pink-red edges and dark bands down the back: this Thai flat-back is the bigger, bolder cousin of the dragon millipedes. Adults run about 1.2 to 1.75 inches, with the side keels drawing out into points toward the tail. In the wild it turns up across much of Thailand, often near caves and waterfalls. Adult color runs red to orange to yellow from animal to animal, and juveniles start out pale. Keep it as a no-handling display group in a deep, leafy, food-rich tub. Like its relatives in the flat-backed millipede family, it releases a cyanide-based defensive secretion when bothered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy keep Antheromorpha uncinata?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Keels:\u003c\/strong\u003e broad side keels that sharpen toward the tail, edged in pink-red against dark bands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoom to Show Off:\u003c\/strong\u003e adults reach about 1.2 to 1.75 inches, so a small group fills a display tub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGroup Display:\u003c\/strong\u003e keep a few together with enough floor space, cover and food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy Diet:\u003c\/strong\u003e decomposed hardwood leaves and soft rotten wood do most of the work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should Antheromorpha uncinata be kept?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1.2 to 1.75 inches (30 to 44.5 mm); females run a little larger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e a ventilated tub with deep leafy humus and soft rotten hardwood, and a secure lid with small openings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72 to 82 degrees F, our house range for this setup. Skip extra heat if your room is already warm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70 to 85 percent. A damp lower layer, never dripping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e damp litter and lower substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e decomposed leaves and soft rotten wood at all times, plus small veggie portions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e a display animal. It curls up and releases its defensive secretion when bothered. Keep handling to a minimum, keep it away from eyes and mouth, and wash your hands after any contact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnything else to know?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorrected ID:\u003c\/strong\u003e we listed these as Pink Dragon Millipedes (Desmoxytes planata) until October 22, 2026. Same animals, correct name. Captive-bred Desmoxytes planata have their own listing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWild-Caught:\u003c\/strong\u003e field-collected, mixed sizes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeave Them Buried:\u003c\/strong\u003e one that goes underground is usually molting. Do not dig it up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep the Pantry Full:\u003c\/strong\u003e never let the edible substrate run out; veggies do not replace it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpice Level 1.\u003c\/strong\u003e One animal, shipped live on FedEx Overnight, Monday to Wednesday. Live Arrival Guarantee on overnight orders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Big Z's Habitats and Arachnids","offers":[{"title":"Mixed Sizes WC","offer_id":52973733151037,"sku":"BZ-MILL-DPLANATA-MIX","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/7755\/4493\/files\/IMG_0813.jpg?v=1788539536","url":"https:\/\/www.bigzs.shop\/products\/pink-flat-back-millipede-antheromorpha-uncinata","provider":"Big Z's Habitats and Arachnids","version":"1.0","type":"link"}