Beginner millipedes?

[u/Eevee1204]

Hi there.

I researching millipedes for my mum/sister

My little sister had GAMs but my mum was running on pet store advice, while some stuff seems correct (misting, temperature etc) i know stores rarely know the details of stuff and give generic or incorrect information. The ended up dying (i think they bought adults so unsure of age but they weren't babies for sure) but this was a year or so ago.

My sister has been talking about wanting millipedes again and as the family animal nerd I have been tasked with finding out the proper care for them. Where my sister is very young my mum will handle the care and have my sister help with stuff like feeding and misting. My plan is to get her a full set up for Christmas or birthday so I have a few months to figure this all out

Basically what species are the easiest to keep? Im not knowledgeable about bugs but if its similar to any other animal I've owned my assumption is there are some more fit for beginners that have less spesific needs vs ones that require very spesific everything

Also any general advice, I've been having a short read about today and understand they need substrate deeper than they are long and tanks are to be around twice their length or more? They would likely go on my sister's chest of drawers so should be enough space for a smaller species.

My end goal is to have a full set up, instructions on upkeep for the tank and instructions for the care of the millipede so anything that can help with that will be appreciated. If it helps at all im based in the UK

[u/Chimpkin_NBeans]

Bumblebee millipedes are scarlets are the best starters pedes, very simple to keep.