
Blaniulus guttulatus, commonly known as the spotted snake millipede is a species of millipede in the family Blaniulidae that can be found in Central and Western Europe (except for Portugal). It has been introduced in North American countries such as the United States, Canada, Saint Helena, and Tristan da Cunha, as well as Tasmania and Norfolk Island, Australia.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Spotted 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
- Choneiulus palmatus
- Nemasoma varicorne
- Proteroiulus fuscus
- Glyphiulus granulatus
- Cylindroiulus vulnerarius
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Diplopoda
- Order
- Julida
- Family
- Blaniulidae
- Genus
- Blaniulus
- Species
- Blaniulus guttulatus
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