The largest known millipede is the giant African millipede which measures in excess of 28cm (12in).

(Most of the larger, scarier ones are sculptures, but not the giant millipede.)

Orthoporus is a genus of giant millipedes, containing 76 species:

His entourage began to follow, like a giant millipede, but Khusrau waved them back.

In general, giant millipedes have a life expectancy of about 5-7 years.

And this could have been safety for them-save for the giant millipede no more than half a mile below.

Alloporus is a genus of giant millipedes that live in deserts.

Razor Eddie struggled briefly, his arms pinned helplessly to his sides, and the giant millipede swallowed him whole.

As he tries to free her a giant millipede (called Nygtilger in the game) attacks him.