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Orthoporus ornatus — Texas Gold MillipedeOrthoporus ornatus, commonly known as the Texas Gold Millipede, is one of North America's most striking native millipedes. Found across the arid deserts and scrublands of Texas and the American Southwest, these impressive diplopods are renowned for their rich golden-amber coloration and robust, cylindrical build. Reaching lengths of up to 4–5 inches, they make a bold and eye-catching display animal that's sure to turn heads in any collection.Texas Gold Millipedes are docile, slow-moving, and remarkably hardy — an excellent choice for beginner and experienced keepers alike. They thrive in a simple desert-style setup with a deep, dry substrate, occasional moisture on one side for humidity gradients, and access to decaying wood, leaf litter, and fresh vegetables. Their calm temperament and low-maintenance care make them one of the most rewarding millipede species available in the hobby.Care Highlights Origin: Texas, New Mexico, Arizona (USA) Adult Size: 4–5 inches Temperament: Docile, slow-moving Enclosure: Ariddesert setup with dry substrate and a slight moisture gradient Diet: Decaying wood, leaf litter, fresh vegetables, calcium supplementation Humidity: Low to moderate (30–50%) Temperature: 72–85°F All specimens are sold as juveniles to young adults unless otherwise noted. Each animal is carefully inspected before shipping to ensure it arrives healthy and active.Live Arrival Guarantee: All orders are covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee. In the event of a DOA, photo or video documentation of the deceased animal in the original, unopened packaging is required to process a claim.
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Estimated shipping date: To be calculated
Ships from: Cleveland, TX
Shipping fee: $60
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. We're required by law to collect sales tax and applicable fees for certain tax authorities.
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Returns and exchanges:
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Product description
Orthoporus ornatus — Texas Gold MillipedeOrthoporus ornatus, commonly known as the Texas Gold Millipede, is one of North America's most striking native millipedes. Found across the arid deserts and scrublands of Texas and the American Southwest, these impressive diplopods are renowned for their rich golden-amber coloration and robust, cylindrical build. Reaching lengths of up to 4–5 inches, they make a bold and eye-catching display animal that's sure to turn heads in any collection.Texas Gold Millipedes are docile, slow-moving, and remarkably hardy — an excellent choice for beginner and experienced keepers alike. They thrive in a simple desert-style setup with a deep, dry substrate, occasional moisture on one side for humidity gradients, and access to decaying wood, leaf litter, and fresh vegetables. Their calm temperament and low-maintenance care make them one of the most rewarding millipede species available in the hobby.Care Highlights Origin: Texas, New Mexico, Arizona (USA) Adult Size: 4–5 inches Temperament: Docile, slow-moving Enclosure: Ariddesert setup with dry substrate and a slight moisture gradient Diet: Decaying wood, leaf litter, fresh vegetables, calcium supplementation Humidity: Low to moderate (30–50%) Temperature: 72–85°F All specimens are sold as juveniles to young adults unless otherwise noted. Each animal is carefully inspected before shipping to ensure it arrives healthy and active.Live Arrival Guarantee: All orders are covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee. In the event of a DOA, photo or video documentation of the deceased animal in the original, unopened packaging is required to process a claim.
Shipping & policies
Estimated shipping date: To be calculated
Ships from: Cleveland, TX
Shipping fee: $60
Sales tax:
. We're required by law to collect sales tax and applicable fees for certain tax authorities.
. Sales taxes vary depending on state.
Returns and exchanges:
. Returns and exchanges are not accepted.
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