It is a small terrestrial animal that prefers humid and dark environments, often found under rocks, decaying wood, in places rich in humus, or in tree holes, moist grass, and moss clumps. It is omnivorous, feeding on decaying organic matter such as rotting plants, rotten wood, moss, lichen, tree bark, green leaves, dead grass, and fungal spores. They can be easily kept in a breeding box lined with moist leaf litter. They are commonly used as cleaning organisms, helping to decompose dead plants, animal manure, and food scraps.
