American Giant Millipede

I found this millipede snoozing during the day in someone's burrow. You can see the tufts of fur in the hole, which looked like the remains of a recent meal. American Giant Millipedes do engage in a kind of chemical warfare in that they can release noxious substances, which can cause serious chemical burns. Yet, they do have many predators including birds, toads, moles, foxes, raccoons, lizards, skunks, and turtles...So, this millipede was quite bold choosing this spot to sleep in.