Their story
Every animal at Get To Know Animals is a rescue. Donna and Rob, the founders, give animals a second chance — there are no breeding programmes here.
Behind every smile is a story. Animals like Giant Millipede often arrive because a home changed, a rescue needed space, or someone realised wild beauty deserves expert care. We promise warmth, the right food, enrichment and keepers who know each personality. When a child presses their nose to the glass and whispers ‘hello’, that second chance becomes a lifelong memory — for them and for Giant Millipede.
Archispirostreptus gigas, known as the giant African millipede, shongololo or Bongololo, is the largest extant species of millipede, growing up to 33.5 centimetres (13.2 in) in length, 67 millimetres (2.6 in) in circumference. It has approximately 256 legs, although the number of legs changes with each molting so it can vary according to each individual. Adults often remember: Species of millipede. At Get To Know Animals we turn those wild facts into daily care — the right heat, humidity, UV where needed, climbing or digging space, and food that matches what Giant Millipedes evolved to eat.
It costs over £35,000 every month to feed, heat and care for 300+ animals. Humidity chambers, specialist foods and colony care add up — and every pound helps keep the whole mini-beast room thriving for school visits and curious kids. Adopting Giant Millipede, sponsoring a meal, funding the wish list or joining Patreon isn’t ‘extra’ — it’s how Giant Millipede eats next Tuesday when the weather is quiet and the till is slow.
You can help today: adopt Giant Millipede, buy a treat, play Get To Feed Animals, or become a monthly patron. Every pound is love you can measure in full bowls, warm lamps and wagging (or flicking) tails.