CLOSE TO THE CREATURES WITH PAPA - Black and Yellow Millipede
A millipede with cyanide!
The Black and Yellow Millipede (Apheloria virginiensis) is one creature that I did not meet until I moved to Arkansas. I remember much larger millipedes in New Orleans, but can't recall for sure if I ever encountered this one there. Interestingly enough, this creature is reported to secrete cyanide as a defense mechanism... so washing hands after handling... or not handling at all, may be good ideas.
For a millipede, it is rather quick, which makes for difficult photography. I tried my best though, so here are the photos.
As always, I'm @papa-pepper and here's the proof:
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Those are some awesome pictures!
Thank you!
Cute Millipede @papa-pepper
Cute, but maybe dangerous! Thank you!
millipedes do not bite, I was amused to hold it there.
Not biting, but secreting cyanide... still dangerous.
Nice millipede! You must have washed your hands well since you were able to do this post :D
Perhaps... LOL!
Figured I'd mention the danger! Thank you!
Great pics. Not so sure about the bug though, lol.
Lol!
Looks like he could be a nipper! lol.
Great to scare girls with...
Not my girls... but I know what you are saying.
cool, Millipede with a very pretty color, good jobs my friend ..
It is a neat color. We have seen orange ones too! Thanks!
you are welcome :)
Great pictures but eww all those legs
They definitely got legs!
Wow... pretty great photos-- I'd say you got pretty up-close and personal with that critter! Not sure if they were the same kind, but used to see some a lot like that when I lived in central Texas.
My guess would be yes, but I'm not sure either.
I think you could start a petting zoo. Well maybe not "petting".
I still pet them!