#I also have a the giant millipedes enthusiasts handbook with more species specific information and stuff

[millipedefarmer]

.... What about good millipedes to start with and therefore how to take care of them? Millis are just about the only lot of leg insects I'm not terrified of

I always recommend ivory millipedes to start with bc they kinda just check all the boxes for a good pet millipede. Theyre cool looking, easy to find in the hobby, usually pretty cheap, very hardy, surface active and generally dont mind being handled from time to time. Basic millipede care requirements do the trick for them.

That said, i do think a technical beginner could start with basically any species as long as theyre willing to do research and meet care requirements. 

I tend to reference multiple care sheets but this is the one i follow most. I usually suggest looking at several tho and kinda cross-compare and u can also try multiple things out and see what works best for you. These basic guidelines can be applied to most commonly kept species in the hobby.