Care guide · Spirobolida
Bumblebee Millipede
Anadenobolus arboreus
Anadenobolus arboreus · Spirobolida · Caribbean (Haiti, Dominican Republic, Jamaica)
A small, vividly banded yellow-and-black species from the Caribbean. Notable for arboreal tendencies unusual in millipedes. Same order as Tylobolus uncigerus (Spirobolida) but a very different ecology. Sometimes called the Rusty Millipede colloquially, though that name more properly belongs to another species.
| Adult size | 3–5 cm |
| Temperature | 75–82 °F |
| Humidity | 70–80% RH |
| Origin | Caribbean (Haiti, Dominican Republic, Jamaica) |
Research notes
Coconut fiber base with rotten hardwood and leaf litter. Shallower than large species is acceptable.
75–82 °F. Tropical species — keep warm and stable.
70–80% RH. Mist lightly every few days. Don't allow to fully dry out.
Fine leaf litter, rotting wood, supplemental vegetables cut small. Small species, small food items.
Provide cork bark tubes, sticks, and branches — this species climbs. A tall enclosure is beneficial.
Benzoquinone secretions. Small size means smaller dosage but still wash hands.
Does well in small groups. Communal keeping is documented.
⬡ provisional note
This guide is based on general research and extrapolation from related species — I don't own this animal yet. Once I do, this page will be updated with direct observations. If you keep this species and want to share notes, feel free to reach out.
