Giant African Millipede
Archispirostreptus gigas
The adult giant African millipede inhabits humid forests and wooded savannas of eastern Africa, often sheltering under logs, roots, and deep leaf litter by day. It is a slow detritivore, feeding mainly on decaying leaves, fruit, and wood. When threatened, it coils into a tight spiral and releases irritating chemical fluids from pores along the body. It is among the largest millipedes in the world, reaching about 25–30 cm long despite having far fewer than a thousand legs.
- Type
- Shell / Venom
- Conservation status
- LC