Spirostreptus spec. 1 “Tanzania”

Brief description:

Spirostreptus spec. 1 is probably the most commonly kept millipede species in Germany, not least because it is easy to breed and uncomplicated to keep. There can easily be over 150 young per clutch. Spirostreptus spec. 1 is very frugal and is the species par excellence for beginners. It can live up to 5 years and reaches sexual maturity at around 2-3 years of age.

This species is orange and green striped. It has a slender body. The collum (head shield) is colored orange. The antennae and legs of Spirostreptus spec. 1 are also orange. In males, the 7th segment is strongly thickened.

A tank for Spirostreptus spec. 1 should have a minimum surface area of 40 cm x 40 cm and should also be at least 40 cm high. The substrate should be littered 10 cm high, preferably higher. The animals are mainly crepuscular and nocturnal, which is why additional lighting is not necessary. This species is considered to be very frugal, but a temperature of 21°C-26°C and a humidity of 60-80% should be aimed for. As with the other species, the temperature should be introduced into the terrarium from above. To keep the humidity in the substrate, it is advisable to cover it with leaves, pieces of bark or moss. Climbing branches should not be missing in the tank. The organic material contained in the substrate is mainly used as food, but additional food such as vegetables, fruit and millipede food is also readily accepted. As adults, they often stay on the surface during the day and are easy to observe.

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