Ophyiulus pilosus is a species of millipede in the family Julidae. It is native to western Europe, and has been introduced throughout North America and New Zealand.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Furry Snake Millipede being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Leptoiulus belgicus
- Litiulus alaskanus
- Ptyoiulus impressus
- Brachyiulus pusillus
- Cylindroiulus britannicus
- Callipus foetidissimus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Diplopoda
- Order
- Julida
- Family
- Julidae
- Genus
- Ophyiulus
- Species
- Ophyiulus pilosus
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