Critters of the Week
Critters of the Week
A wild critter we spotted in the RVA area and a critter up for adoption by Richmond SPCA.
Where Spotted: Powhatan State Park
Common Name: American giant millipede
Scientific Name: Narceus americanus
Length: Up to about 4″ long
Quick Facts
- These insects were named 1000 foot, clearly based on their large number of legs. No millipede has a thousand legs, at most they may have 750, but most are under 100.
- Millipedes have segmented bodies and on each segment are 4 legs.
- Millipedes are herbivorous, preferring to eat decaying leaf litter or fungi.
- When threatened, they sometimes curl up or release a noxious liquid that contains large amounts of benzoquinones which can cause dermatological burns. This fluid may irritate eyes or skin.
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Yvette at Richmond SPCA
Yvette is a sweet girl waiting for a friend to adopt her. During her time at the shelter, Yvette has been very shy around new people, but enjoys getting affection. Yvette would thrive in a quiet home with a friend who is willing to let her come out of her shell at her own pace. Stop by the Richmond SPCA to see Yvette, today, to see what a lovely companion she is!
Age: 1 year, 3 months
Gender: Spayed Female
Color: Black / Apricot
ID: 47655193
Learn more about their adoption process.
