Calcium In Millipede Diets

Pillipede

Arachnopeon
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I have two Florida Ivory Millipedes (my first pedes) and I was hearing that they need a calcium supplement to maintain their exoskeletons. They love their various vegetables (especially cucumbers), but don't eat it when I dust it with Reptocal-- the calcium powder that has been recommended to me by several people. I do believe that they need calcium from somewhere, and was wondering where that somewhere is for other ivory owners. And I was also wondering what sort of protein they should be getting if any? Thanks for the help! :D
 

Lucas339

Arachnobaron
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mine seem to eat their cucumbers from the center outward. the day after i put the cucumbers in there, they eat a little bowl in the center. i put the cricket meal in there.
 

Pillipede

Arachnopeon
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Do you do that to give them calcium or protein-- or both? And what brand? (sorry for asking so many questions)
 

spydrhunter1

Arachnolord
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I use Purina Sunfresh Recipes Layena chicken mash for protein and calcium. The product molds fast, so I changed it every other day.
 
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