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Chicobolus spinigerus
A Florida specialty, coming in two "flavors"... either actual black with white stripes and white feet (resembling a zebra with hundreds of little feet), or ours; a rich deep chocolate brown with creamy stripes and feet. Either way, these little millipedes are gorgeous, and fascinating, and harmless.
Native to hammock areas of Florida. Somewhat common, but not 'everywhere'.
This specimen lives at the Ocala Discovery Center, in Ocala florida. We have named it "Pugsly"! He is a "goodwill ambassador" for all creepy-crawlies of Florida, and participates in educational activities. Pugsley was captive-bred, and purchased at Ken the Bug Guy. I do not normally collect creatures from the wild, especially unusual things like this.
Spotted on Apr 17, 2013
Submitted on Apr 17, 2013
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