# Giant African millipede — care routine

Archispirostreptus gigas

Read with the complete profile and individual plan.

## Before arrival

- [ ] The proposed layout is 90 × 45 × 45 cm for a body-length planning case around 33 cm. Start with roughly 15–20 cm of useful food substrate and review depth for the animal. [Full advice](https://wildformexotics.co.uk/animals/giant-african-millipede/#knowledge-housing)
- [ ] Plan a large adult, deep feeding substrate and a continuing supply of safe decayed hardwood leaves and wood. Ask about origin and existing food. [Full advice](https://wildformexotics.co.uk/animals/giant-african-millipede/#knowledge-commitment)

## Routine checks

- [ ] Prepare deep mature food substrate and safe containment before arrival. [Full advice](https://wildformexotics.co.uk/animals/giant-african-millipede/#knowledge-checklists)

## Regular care and records

- [ ] Check food use, moisture and unusual losses regularly. [Full advice](https://wildformexotics.co.uk/animals/giant-african-millipede/#knowledge-checklists)
- [ ] Remove spoiled extras without disturbing hidden moults. [Full advice](https://wildformexotics.co.uk/animals/giant-african-millipede/#knowledge-checklists)
- [ ] Leave substrate and leaf-supply instructions for holiday care and avoid unreviewed enclosure companions. [Full advice](https://wildformexotics.co.uk/animals/giant-african-millipede/#knowledge-checklists)

## When to stop and seek help

- [ ] Persistent weakness, injury, unusual surface behaviour or moult problems need experienced invertebrate-veterinary advice. [Full advice](https://wildformexotics.co.uk/animals/giant-african-millipede/#knowledge-health)