Millipedes as Pets: A Fascinating and Educational World

Olive Striped Millipede (Spirostreptus sp.) – The ultimate beginner species from Tanzania!

Are you looking for a special, calm and fascinating terrarium inhabitant? The Olive Striped Millipede (Spirostreptus sp. 1) originates from the drier savanna regions of Tanzania. Thanks to its robust health, low housing requirements and tolerant nature, this species is known in the hobby as the absolute number 1 beginner millipede!

Unique Orange-Green Color Palette

This millipede is a beautiful sight to behold. Its slender body has a striking striped pattern of alternating green and orange rings. The bright orange head shield (collum), orange antennae, and many orange legs moving synchronously beneath the body add extra elegance. In male specimens, the 7th segment is noticeably thickened. They grow steadily and can eventually reach a length of 15 centimeters or more!

Calm behavior & Long lifespan

Spirostreptus sp. is a very tolerant and economical species that can live up to **5 years**. They reach sexual maturity after about 2 to 3 years. While many other millipedes constantly burrow, adult specimens of this species can regularly be admired on the substrate and climbing branches during the day!

Care & Housing

The Olive Striped Millipede places very few demands on its environment, making care very simple:

• Terrarium size: House a group in a terrarium of at least 40 x 40 x 40 cm.
• Substantial Substrate Layer: Provide a substrate layer of at least 10 cm deep (ripe forest substrate mixed with humus, rotten wood, and beech/oak leaves). This serves directly as their primary food!
• Climate: Ideal temperature is between 21 °C and 26 °C with a humidity of 60% to 80%. Cover the substrate with moss, leaves, and bark to maintain stable humidity.
• Additional Food: Supplement the substrate with pieces of vegetables, fruit (such as cucumber or apple), and a calcium source (cuttlebone) for a strong exoskeleton. Climbing branches are a must!

Key advantages at a glance:

• Beautiful Appearance: Striking orange-green rings with orange legs.
• Ultimate Beginner Species: Very robust, forgiving, and easy to keep.
• Long Lifespan: Can live up to 5 years under good conditions.
• Visible During the Day: Adult animals are regularly seen on the surface.
• Own Import/Breeding Guarantee: Healthy young animals (5-10 cm) with live-arrival guarantee.

Product specifications:

• Species: Spirostreptus sp. 'Olive Striped'
• Origin: Tanzania (Savanna)
• Size upon delivery: Approx. 5 to 10 cm (strong young animals)
• Maximum length: Approx. 15 cm+
• Ideal temperature: 21 °C to 26 °C
• Humidity: 60% - 80%
• Life expectancy: Up to 5 years

Bring this colorful primeval inhabitant into your home. Order the Olive Striped Millipede today!

Tree Bark Substrate (100 grams) – Natural Forest Floor for Your Enclosure

Give your ant or insect enclosure an authentic, natural atmosphere with our **tree bark substrate**! This 100% natural product simulates a real forest floor, making the terrarium or outworld not only look beautiful but also feel much more familiar to its inhabitants.

Natural Shelter and Hiding Places

A bare substrate can cause stress for many insects. The pieces of tree bark naturally create variations in height, crevices, and sheltered corners. This allows your animals to explore, climb, and hide under the bark to their heart's content. This reduces stress and stimulates their natural foraging and crawling behavior.

Perfectly Measured Quantity

The substrate comes in a convenient bag of **approx. 100 grams**. This amount is precisely proportioned to provide the bottom of our standard terrariums and outworlds/arenas with a beautiful, covering, and atmospheric substrate layer.

Key Benefits at a Glance:

• 100% Natural: Real tree bark without chemical additives or harmful substances.
• Natural Appearance: Instantly creates the look and feel of a real forest floor.
• Extra Shelter: Offers ants and insects safe hiding places and climbing opportunities.
• Convenient Portion (100g): Sufficient for covering the bottom of standard terrariums and arenas.
• Versatile Use: Suitable for ant farm outworlds, insect terrariums, and other enclosures.

Product Specifications:

• Product: Tree bark substrate / decoration
• Weight: Approx. 100 grams
• Material: 100% natural tree bark
• Application: Substrate and decoration for terrariums, ant arenas, and insect enclosures

Bring a piece of nature into your animals' enclosure.

Complete Interior Set – Give your terrarium an instant natural look

Are you setting up a new terrarium or insect enclosure? With this complete interior set, you get all the basic necessities at once to transform the enclosure into a safe, natural, and attractive living environment. A good setup is not only beautiful to look at, but primarily ensures that your animals feel comfortable and sheltered!

Safe hiding places and stable substrate

A 'bare' enclosure can cause a lot of stress for insects and other small pets. Thanks to the large artificial ivy, you can easily create numerous sheltered sitting and hiding spots. With the included sand-loam, you create a sturdy, natural bottom layer, while the decorative stones visually complete the whole and offer additional climbing or resting points.

Contents of the interior set:

• Large artificial Ivy plant (30-50 cm): Maintenance-free, realistic artificial plant for ample climbing and hiding opportunities.
• Sand-loam combination (400 grams): Ideal substrate that provides a natural base and stability.
• Decorative stones (200 grams): Natural-looking stones for decoration and as an extra resting place.

Key advantages at a glance:

• Ready to use instantly: Convenient all-in-one set for furnishing an outdoor world or terrarium.
• Maximum stress reduction: Offers your animals sufficient shelter and natural hiding places.
• Low maintenance: The artificial ivy always stays beautifully green and requires no care.
• Natural appearance: Creates a beautiful eye-catcher in the room.

Product specifications:

• Product: Complete interior set for terrarium / insect enclosure
• Contents: Artificial Ivy (50 cm), Sand-loam (400 g), Decorative stones (200 g)
• Excluding: Terrarium / enclosure and backdrop background photo (available separately)
• Application: Suitable for ant arenas, terrariums, and various insect enclosures

Specifications & Useful Tips

• Suitable for: Biodomes and nano-terrariums specifically for insects.
• Excluding: The BioDome (terrarium) and background backdrop photo are not included and can be ordered separately.

Insect Terrarium – BioDome (20x20x34 cm)

Choose your frame color: white, brown, or green!

Spacious, safe, and perfectly ventilated terrarium for climbing insects.
The BioDome is specially designed for insects that need height to grow healthily and molt without issues. Ideal for praying mantises, stick insects, and leaf insects, and suitable for both small and larger species.

-> Key benefits

• Extra height (34 cm) – perfect for climbing insects and safe molting

• Optimal ventilation – air circulation via two sides and the lid

• Heat cable compatible – easy temperature control under the base

• Sturdy and user-friendly – secure lid for daily care

• Stable placement – stands on four subtle feet

• Stylish design – natural green, brown, or white color; fits any interior

Ideal for climbing insects

During molting, insects hang downwards. Thanks to the 34 cm high design, the BioDome provides sufficient vertical space, which helps prevent deformities and increases survival chances. This way, this terrarium actively supports the health and development of your insects.

Smart ventilation system

The BioDome features ventilation openings on two sides and in the lid. This keeps the air fresh and effectively dissipates humid, stagnant air. For species that require extra heat, a heating cable can easily be placed under the bottom.

Practical and safe to use

The sturdy lid ensures you can safely open the terrarium for feeding and maintenance. The subtle feet give the unit a stable and neat appearance, both at home and in a breeding room.

Specifications

• Dimensions: 20 x 20 x 34 cm

• Color: Green, white, or brown - choose your preference!

• Suitable for: praying mantises, stick insects, leaf insects

• For: small and larger insect species

• Ventilation: two sides + lid

• Heating: suitable for heat cable under the base

• Base: four subtle feet

• Available in: 3 natural, chic colors

Why choose the BioDome?

With the BioDome, you provide your insects with a safe, spacious, and professional living environment in which they can grow optimally and molt without issues.
 

Craftsmanship & material - please note...

Each BioDome is crafted with care and precision by hand in the Netherlands from laser-cut acrylic. Due to this artisanal production and bonding process, subtle stress patterns, also known as crazing, may be visible along the bonded edges.

These fine line structures are a natural characteristic of high-quality acrylic that is bonded with precision and are an inherent part of the manufacturing process. They do not affect the strength, durability, or functionality of the terrarium.

As with other handmade products, this adds to the unique character of every BioDome.

Insect Breeding Box (10x10x6 cm) – The ideal box for eggs and young nymphs

Do you want to control the hatching of eggs from stick insects, leaf insects, or praying mantises? This transparent breeding box measuring 10 x 10 x 6 cm is easy to use and precisely designed for incubating insect eggs and the initial care of young nymphs.

Optimal ventilation and optimal visibility

The breeding box is made entirely of clear plastic, allowing you to perfectly observe the incubation process and the newborn animals from all sides. To ensure a healthy microclimate without stifling air or mold formation, the box is equipped with fine ventilation holes on both sides. This provides the eggs and nymphs with just enough fresh oxygen, while preventing them from escaping.

Easy to set up

The bottom of the breeding box can be easily covered with a moist paper towel, napkin, or a layer of dried sand. Place the eggs on top, put the box in a warm place, and lightly mist the inside regularly with a plant sprayer. As soon as the first nymphs hatch, you can care for them – with a twig of their favorite food plant – in this box for a while before they move to a larger terrarium.

Key advantages at a glance:

• 100% Transparent: Maximum visibility of egg hatching and the growth of young nymphs.
• Built-in Ventilation: Equipped with ventilation holes on both sides for good air circulation.
• Compact & Practical: With dimensions of 10 x 10 x 6 cm, easily find a warm spot for it.
• Multifunctional: Suitable for stick insects, leaf insects, praying mantises, and small spiders.

Product specifications:

• Type: Breeding box / rearing box for insects
• Dimensions: 10 cm long x 10 cm wide x 6 cm high
• Material: Transparent plastic
• Ventilation: Ventilation openings on both sides
• Application: Hatching eggs and temporary housing for young nymphs

Give your young insects the best start. Order the transparent breeding box today!

Artificial Ivy

Perfect for the insect enclosure. Artificial ivy made of plastic with a natural look. Virtually indistinguishable from real ivy.

Suitable as decoration for any insect enclosure. Your enclosure will always have a natural, green appearance!

Also important: artificial plants provide continuously stable climbing opportunities and shelter for your animals.

Size: 30 to 50 cm

Insect Magnifying Pot with Magnifying Glass – Discover the smallest micro-life!

For those fascinated by the wonderful world of insects, this **small magnifying pot with an integrated magnifying glass** is the perfect solution. Easily catch an ant, beetle, spider, or ladybug and observe the delicate legs, antennae, and details that you might easily miss with the naked eye!

Built-in magnifying glass and safe ventilation

The lid of the magnifying pot features a clear magnifying glass with a diameter of 4 cm. This gives you an immediate fantastic, magnified view of the creature inside the container. To ensure captured insects remain safe during observation, the lid is equipped with fine ventilation holes for a constant supply of fresh air.

Compact, lightweight, and ideal for on the go

With a compact size of 6 cm high and a capacity of 0.17 liters, you can easily carry this magnifying pot in your jacket or trouser pocket during a walk in the forest or an exploration in the backyard. It's also an incredibly handy accessory for your ant farm to quickly observe a worker ant or brood up close before safely returning them!

Product specifications:

• Product: Magnifying Pot / Observation Pot with magnifying glass
• Height: 6 cm
• Pot diameter: 6 cm
• Capacity: 0.17 liters
• Magnifying glass diameter: 4 cm
• Ventilation: Equipped with safe ventilation holes in the lid
• Application: Ideal for temporarily studying ants, beetles, spiders, and other small insects

Turn every walk or garden check into a journey of discovery. Order the insect magnifying pot with magnifying glass today at Mierenboerderij!

Plastic Breeding Pot with Ventilation Lid – The ideal basis for insect breeding

Successful insect breeding starts with a well-ventilated and secure enclosure. This **transparent plastic breeding pot** is specially designed for breeding non-flying fruit flies, but thanks to the fine ventilation grid in the lid, it is also perfect for keeping or raising other small insects.

Optimal air circulation without escape risk

The lid is equipped with a fine-mesh ventilation grid that ensures a constant supply of fresh air and helps prevent mold and moisture buildup. At the same time, the mesh openings are small enough to prevent fruit flies, small spiders, or praying mantis nymphs from escaping.

Easy to set up and clean

Thanks to its generous diameter of 9 cm, you can effortlessly apply a layer of substrate and a portion of wood wool. Is your breeding finished? The pot is made of sturdy, durable plastic, making it easy to rinse and reuse for your next breeding cycle!

Tip for a complete breeding setup: Combine this separate breeding pot with our loose bag of Substrate and our Wood Wool to easily set up a new fruit fly culture! Do you want guaranteed correct proportions? Then check out our complete Fruit Fly Breeding Kit.

Key advantages at a glance:

• Includes ventilation lid: Ensures proper humidity and fresh oxygen.
• 100% Escape-proof: Fine-mesh ventilation keeps even the smallest insects inside.
• Transparent plastic: Allows optimal observation of your breeding progress or insects.
• Reusable: Easy to clean and reuse.
• Multifunctional: Suitable for fruit flies, praying mantises, jumping spiders, and more.

Suitable for breeding and keeping:

• Non-flying fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster / hydei)
• Young praying mantises (nymphs)
• Jumping spiders and small spider species
• Other small feeder insects

Product specifications:

• Height: 11.0 cm
• Diameter: 9.0 cm
• Material: Transparent plastic
• Lid type: Includes built-in ventilation grid

Easily assemble your own breeding setup. Order the separate plastic breeding pot today!

Praying Mantis Terrarium – BioDome (15x15x26 cm)

Compact, safe and perfectly ventilated terrarium for praying mantises and other climbing insects.
The Biodome Praying is specially designed for praying mantises that need sufficient height to grow healthily and molt without problems. Thanks to its smart design, this terrarium is also suitable for other climbing insects, such as stick insects and leaf insects.

✔ Key benefits
Compact size (15x15x26 cm) – ideal for praying mantises and smaller climbing insects

Optimal ventilation – air circulation through two sides and the lid

Heat cable possible – easy temperature control under the base

Sturdy and user-friendly – secure lid for daily care

Stable placement – stands on four subtle feet

Stylish design – sleek and natural design that fits into any interior

Ideal for praying mantises

Praying mantises hang upside down during molting. Therefore, sufficient vertical space is essential for healthy development. With a height of 26 cm, the Biodome Praying offers optimal space for safe molting, which helps prevent deformities and increases survival rates.

Although this terrarium is primarily developed for praying mantises, it is also excellently suitable for other small climbing insect species.

Smart ventilation system

The Biodome has ventilation openings on two sides and in the lid. This keeps the air fresh and effectively removes humid, stagnant air. For species that need extra warmth, a heat cable can easily be placed under the base.

Practical and safe to use

The sturdy lid ensures that you can safely open the terrarium for feeding and care. The subtle feet give it a stable and neat appearance, both at home and in a breeding room.

Specifications

• Dimensions: 15 x 15 x 26 cm
• Color: White
• Suitable for: mainly praying mantises, also stick insects and leaf insects
• For: small climbing insect species
• Ventilation: two sides + lid
• Heating: suitable for heat cable under the base
• Base: four subtle feet
• Available in: 3 natural, chic colors

Why choose the Biodome Praying?

With the Biodome Praying, you provide your praying mantis with a safe, compact and professional living environment where it can grow optimally and molt without problems. The terrarium combines functionality, ventilation and a stylish design in one compact enclosure.

Craftsmanship & material - please note...

Each BioDome is carefully and precisely handcrafted in the Netherlands from laser-cut acrylic. Due to this artisanal production and bonding process, subtle stress structures, also known as crazing, may be visible in the bonded edges.

These fine line structures are a natural characteristic of high-quality acrylic that is precisely bonded and are an inherent part of the manufacturing process. They do not affect the strength, durability or functionality of the terrarium.

As with other handmade products, this contributes to the unique character of each BioDome.

Spacious, safe and perfectly ventilated terrarium for climbing insects.
The BioDome Green is specially designed for insects that need height to grow healthily and molt without problems. Ideal for praying mantises, stick insects and leaf insects, and suitable for both small and larger species.

✔ Key benefits

• Extra height (34 cm) – perfect for climbing insects and safe molting

• Optimal ventilation – air circulation through two sides and the lid

• Heat cable possible – easy temperature control under the base

• Sturdy and user-friendly – secure lid for daily care

• Stable placement – stands on four subtle feet

• Stylish design – natural green color, fits into any interior

Ideal for climbing insects

Insects hang downwards during molting. Thanks to the high design of 34 cm, the BioDome offers sufficient vertical space, which helps prevent deformities and increases survival rates. In this way, this terrarium actively supports the health and development of your insects.

Smart ventilation system

The BioDome has ventilation openings on two sides and in the lid. This keeps the air fresh and effectively removes humid, stagnant air. For species that need extra warmth, a heat cable can easily be placed under the base.

Practical and safe to use

The sturdy lid ensures that you can safely open the terrarium for feeding and care. The subtle feet give it a stable and neat appearance, both at home and in a breeding room.

Specifications

• Dimensions: 20 x 20 x 34 cm

• Color: Green

• Suitable for: praying mantises, stick insects, leaf insects

• For: small and large insect species

• Ventilation: two sides + lid

• Heating: suitable for heat cable under the base

• Base: four subtle feet

• Available in: 3 natural, chic colors

Why choose the BioDome Green?

With the BioDome, you provide your insects with a safe, spacious and professional living environment where they can grow optimally and molt without problems.
 

Craftsmanship & material - please note...

Each BioDome is carefully and precisely handcrafted in the Netherlands from laser-cut acrylic. Due to this artisanal production and bonding process, subtle stress structures, also known as crazing, may be visible in the bonded edges.

These fine line structures are a natural characteristic of high-quality acrylic that is precisely bonded and are an inherent part of the manufacturing process. They do not affect the strength, durability or functionality of the terrarium.

As with other handmade products, this contributes to the unique character of each BioDome.

Jumping Spider Terrarium – BioDome (10x10x18 cm)

Compact, safe, and perfectly ventilated terrarium for jumping spiders and other small climbing insects.
The BioDome Jumping Spider is specially designed for small climbing species that need sufficient vertical space to exhibit natural behaviors and shed safely. Thanks to its clever design, this terrarium is also suitable for other small climbing insects.

✔ Key Benefits
Compact size (10x10x18 cm) – ideal for jumping spiders and other small climbing insects

Optimal ventilation – air circulation through two sides and the lid

Heat cable possible – easy temperature control beneath the base

Sturdy and user-friendly – secure lid for daily care

Stable placement – stands on four subtle feet

Stylish design – sleek and natural design that fits any interior

Ideal for Jumping Spiders

Jumping spiders need vertical space to climb, hunt, and build web structures. With a height of 18 cm, the BioDome Jumping Spider offers sufficient space for natural behavior and a safe living environment, reducing stress and stimulating activity.

While this terrarium is primarily developed for jumping spiders, it is also suitable for other small climbing insect species.

Smart Ventilation System

The BioDome features ventilation openings on two sides and in the lid. This keeps the air fresh and effectively removes humid, stale air. For species that need extra warmth, a heat cable can easily be placed beneath the base.

Practical and Safe to Use

The sturdy lid ensures that you can safely open the terrarium for feeding and care. The subtle feet give it a stable and neat appearance, both at home and in a breeding room.

Specifications

Dimensions: 10 x 10 x 18 cm
Color: White
Suitable for: primarily jumping spiders, also other small climbing insects
Ventilation: two sides + lid
Heating: suitable for heat cable beneath the base
Base: four subtle feet
Available in: 3 natural, chic colors

Why choose the BioDome Jumping Spider?

With the BioDome Jumping Spider, you provide your jumping spider with a safe, compact, and professional living environment where it can exhibit natural behavior and develop well. The terrarium combines functionality, ventilation, and a stylish design in one compact enclosure.

Craftsmanship & material – please note...

Each BioDome is carefully and precisely handcrafted in the Netherlands from laser-cut acrylic. Due to this artisanal production and bonding process, subtle stress structures, also known as crazing, may be visible in the bonded edges.

These fine line structures are a natural characteristic of high-quality acrylic that is precisely bonded and are an inherent part of the manufacturing process. They do not affect the strength, durability, or functionality of the terrarium.

As with other handmade products, this contributes to the unique character of each BioDome.