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Continue ShoppingSonoran Giant Chocolate Desert Millipede- Orthoporus ornatus
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At a glance
- Keeper level
- Beginner to Intermediate
- Lifestyle
- Terrestrial / Detritivore
- Adult size
- Up to 6 inches (15 cm)
- Temperament
- Completely docile and gentle — one of the most relaxed and beginner-friendly invertebrates available.
Keeper notes
Extremely gentle. Tolerates handling well. One of the safest invertebrates in the hobby.
About this species
- Scientific Name
- Orthoporus ornatus
- Common Name
- Sonoran Giant Desert Millipede
- World Type
- New World
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Origin
- Sonoran and Chihuahuan Deserts (Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, northern Mexico)
- Habitat
- Arid desert with seasonal moisture gradient; burrowing detritivore
- Display Appeal
- High — striking size and coloration; mesmerizing movement; excellent communal display
Highlights
Healthy, active, and shipped with care
Native range: Southwestern USA / Mexico
Adult size: 4–6 inches
Keeper level: Beginner
Terrestrial — desert / arid grassland
Display appeal: Medium
Species profile
Orthoporus ornatus — commonly known as the Sonoran Giant Chocolate Desert Millipede — is a New World terrestrial species with a natural range spanning Southwestern USA / Mexico. In ideal conditions, adults reach a legspan of 4–6 inches, displaying the full coloration and presence this species is prized for in the hobby. Maintain temperatures of 70–80°F with 40–60% relative humidity and this animal will reward you with years of reliable display and fascinating behavior.
Listing details
Sonoran Giant Chocolate Desert Millipede- Orthoporus ornatusCare guidance
Keep in a spacious terrestrial enclosure with ample floor area. Maintain 70–80°F and 40–60% humidity. Provide organic substrate with hiding spots at least 3–4 inches deep with a secure hide and a shallow water dish — consistency in these basics is the key to a thriving specimen.