Easy
Togo, Ghana
18 CM
22-24 °C
Short description:
Telodeinopus aoutii belongs with its up to 18 cm to the medium sized species. Originally T. aoutii comes from Togo and Ghana. In addition to the “normal” coloration of the animals there is also a green breeding strain. The species can reach an age of up to 5 years. With 2-3 years they are adult and therefore sexually mature. The species is now regularly available as offspring in the trade, they are excellent as a beginner species and are unproblematic in breeding.
The legs and the body of Telodeinopus aoutii are light and dark brown ringed, sometimes going into greenish. Its antennae are dark brown, the head, as well as the anal valve are somewhat lighter. T. aoutii appears with its up to 18 cm length and the slender body very graceful. Especially striking are the very long legs of this species.
The base area for a terrarium for Telodeinopus aoutii should not be less than 50 cm x 30 cm. The substrate should be strewn at least 10 cm high, better more. Temperatures around 23°C have proven to be good for this species as well as a humidity of 80-90%. The animals are, like almost all millipede species, mainly crepuscular and nocturnal. Therefore, additional lighting can be omitted. Heat should always be introduced into the terrarium from above.
To keep the humidity in the substrate, you can cover it with bark, mosses or leaves. Telodeinopus aoutii rarely burrows. Rather, it seeks hiding places under pieces of bark or in small burrows. The species is a good climber, so appropriate branches for it should not be missing. Vegetables, fruit, pellets, flowers and much more can be offered as food and are also gladly accepted.
Essentials for Telodeinopus aoutii!