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White-legged snake millipede
Scientific name: Tachypodoiulus niger
Found in compost heaps and under stones in gardens, the White-legged snake millipede is a common minibeast. Despite its name, it has about 100 legs. It is an important recycler of nutrients, feeding on decaying matter.
Species information
Statistics
Length: up to 6cmConservation status
Common.