That's a Big Whatever That Is

[pshaw_raven]

 I found a Giant African Millipede in the garden. This isn't the first time I've seen these guys around, and as suspected, they're invasive. The one I saw was being tormented by gnats. But it was not even remotely scared of me and allowed me to pet it. I guess I could have brought it inside and made a pet of it, but then do I really need another pet to worry about when I'm gone on a trip? I know my neighbor will happily feed the cats, but will she feed Mr. Shuffles?

And yes, I named the millipede. Any animal that wanders into my yard is in severe danger of being named.

Comments

[expandranon]

What a neat find. I wonder how it came to be in Florida. My guess is pet shops/bad pet owners letting them go in the wild.