9076 found on the road...

That's an unusual millipede Lori.

Yes, I agree, Linda. I've seen the small black ones in the compost (ooops..) (perhaps he came along after I had spread it on the soil?) But this big one is a first for me.

Wow! That's a large millipede. It looks like a small snake. I used to have tons of them here in San Diego where I used to live (they did look like snakes). They were everywhere. I used to sweep them into the yard. EWW! LOL!

yes, Andy. ewwww.... shudder ...shudder... made me feel very creepy picking it up after hearing about the Hickory tussock moth caterpiller...wasn't sure if I should but I quickly transfered it to my umbrella and it feigned death for a while but when it started to move again it was pretty quick for it's size.

I like bugs Lori and that one is certainly impressive. Not much is dangerous here in the UK, but might be a bit wary about one that size!

Was it you who posted a pic of a sloe worm, honeysuckle? I know that that's not an insect but these big millipedes remind me of them though. both are beneficials. I've read that insects and snakes with bright colours are usually a warning to predators... "I'm toxic..or poisonous..." so I did a bit of research on this millipede and was relieved to find out that it wasn't harmful to people. I didn't try to keep it. As soon as I got some pics of it I returned it to the area I found it in. I hope he's out there somewhere munching on detritis! lol...