{"product_id":"salpidobolus-sp-red-tail-avatar","title":"Red Tail Avatar Millipede, (Salpidobolus sp. \"Red Tail Avatar\")","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(32, 51, 84);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"143\" data-start=\"118\"\u003e*Important notice:*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"146\" data-start=\"143\"\u003eThis listing is for a species that has recently been circulating in the hobby under the \u003cem data-end=\"258\" data-start=\"247\"\u003eincorrect\u003c\/em\u003e name of \u003cem data-end=\"294\" data-start=\"267\"\u003eSalpidobolus sp. \"Avatar\"\u003c\/em\u003e. This is \u003cstrong data-end=\"346\" data-start=\"307\"\u003eNOT \u003c\/strong\u003ethe original “Avatar” millipede, but a \u003cstrong data-end=\"410\" data-start=\"354\"\u003eseparate, undetermined species\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease ensure this species is \u003cstrong data-end=\"602\" data-start=\"536\"\u003ekept separate\u003c\/strong\u003e from\u003cstrong data-end=\"602\" data-start=\"536\"\u003e true \u003cem data-end=\"600\" data-start=\"562\"\u003eSalpidobolus sp. \"Avatar (original)\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e to avoid potential hybridisation and ongoing confusion in captive lines.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"784\" data-start=\"677\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(32, 51, 84);\"\u003eKey distinguishing features between \u003cem data-end=\"751\" data-start=\"713\"\u003eSalpidobolus sp. \"Avatar (original)\"\u003c\/em\u003e and this new species are as follows:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(32, 51, 84);\" data-end=\"889\" data-start=\"786\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(32, 51, 84);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"829\" data-start=\"786\"\u003ePreanal ring \u0026amp; anal valves colouration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"832\" data-start=\"829\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(32, 51, 84);\"\u003eRed in this species vs. yellow in \u003cem data-end=\"887\" data-start=\"866\"\u003e\"Avatar (original)\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(32, 51, 84);\" data-end=\"889\" data-start=\"786\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(32, 51, 84);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"918\" data-start=\"891\"\u003eYellow dorsal markings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"921\" data-start=\"918\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(32, 51, 84);\"\u003eBegin from approximately segment 5 onwards in this species vs. from the collum (segment 1) in \u003cem data-end=\"1036\" data-start=\"1015\"\u003e\"Avatar (original)\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(32, 51, 84);\" data-end=\"889\" data-start=\"786\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(32, 51, 84);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1075\" data-start=\"1040\"\u003eLateral silver\/grey highlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1078\" data-start=\"1075\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(32, 51, 84);\"\u003eAbsent in this species vs. present to varying degrees in \u003cem data-end=\"1156\" data-start=\"1135\"\u003e\"Avatar (original)\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommon name - Red Tail Avatar Millipede\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name - \u003cem\u003eSalpidobolus sp. \"Red Tail \u003c\/em\u003eAvatar\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe listing is for \u003cstrong\u003e1x\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ecaptive bred\u003c\/strong\u003e animal, of a\u003cstrong\u003e RARE, gorgeous \u003c\/strong\u003especies of millipede that is characterised by its striking, wasp-like markings of yellow and black, and its yellow\/pink legs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs of 2026, there is a new, different species also being misidentified and sold as Avatars, but this new species is unrelated to the original Avatar, and should be kept seperately in culture to prevent hybridisation in the hobby and millipedes being missold as one another.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are a surplus from a WC breeding group purchased from various European sources, for a captive breeding project. This stock originates from Sulawesi, Indonesia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe juveniles and adults feed mainly on \u003cem\u003edecaying wood\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eleaf mulch\u003c\/em\u003e (decayed leaf litter). Additional supplements such as calcium (limestone\/cuttlefish bone), fruits \u0026amp; veg, moss, and protein such as fish food should be offered as part of their balanced diet.\u003cu\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003eUK - Royal Mail Standard (\u003cstrong\u003eNO\u003c\/strong\u003e live arrival guarantee)\u003cbr\u003eUK - Royal Mail Special Delivery (live arrival guarantee)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDISPATCH DAY – Monday\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Orders are dispatched collectively once a week every Monday. The cut-off time is Saturday 11:59 pm UK local time (GMT\/BST), and any orders placed after the cut-off will scheduled for dispatch the following Monday.*\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTERMS \u0026amp; CONDITIONS\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrders are shipped at the buyer's own risk.\u003cbr\u003eFor the full T\u0026amp;Cs, please click on the link\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/richardsinverts-store.com\/pages\/terms-conditions\" title=\"HERE\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Disclaimer: In rare cases, these millipedes can produce an orange liquid when they feel threatened. This liquid is non-poisonous but good hand-washing is recommended after handling, as with all animals. These millipedes pose no harm when treated with gentle care, aligning with our commitment to the welfare of all living beings.*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Richard's Inverts","offers":[{"title":"[S] Juvenile","offer_id":47622592954598,"sku":"Salsp.AvaS","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"[M] Juvenile","offer_id":47622592987366,"sku":"Salsp.AvaM","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"[L] Subadult\/Adult","offer_id":47622593020134,"sku":"Salsp.AvaL","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"[L] Mating Pair","offer_id":47622593052902,"sku":"Salsp.AvaLSP","price":66.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/3819\/1078\/files\/red-tail-avatar-millipede-salpidobolus-sp-red-tail-avatar-2780826.jpg?v=1777760167","url":"https:\/\/richardsinverts-store.com\/products\/salpidobolus-sp-red-tail-avatar","provider":"Richard’s Inverts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}