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Thyropygus allevatus – The giant from Asia<\/span><\/h2>\n

Thyropygus allevatus<\/span><\/strong> is one of the largest Asian millipedes and reaches a length of up to <\/span>30 cm<\/span>. This makes the species look particularly present and impressive in the terrarium.<\/span><\/p>\n

The animals show a <\/span>dark brown basic coloration<\/span>while the segment rings appear significantly lighter. This creates a beautiful contrast that gives the body a structured and lively appearance. <\/span><\/p>\n

Behavior and special features<\/span><\/h3>\n

The species is <\/span>quiet, but regularly active<\/span>and that is exactly what makes them so interesting. The animals move a lot through the substrate and explore their surroundings. <\/span><\/p>\n

At the same time, they are <\/span>robust and stress-resistant<\/span>which also makes them suitable for beginners. With a little patience, the animals are easy to observe as they go about their natural activities. <\/span><\/p>\n

Attitude and climate<\/span><\/h3>\n

For keeping, you should provide a <\/span>warm and humid climate<\/span> create. Ideally, you should keep the humidity at <\/span>75-95 %<\/span>so that the animals feel comfortable and can moult easily.<\/span><\/p>\n

A sufficiently high substrate is particularly important. You should at least <\/span>10 cm of substrate<\/span> so that the animals can dig in before moulting.<\/span><\/p>\n

The substrate should remain loose and retain moisture at the same time. This creates a stable microclimate in the lower area. <\/span><\/p>\n

Setup and structure<\/span><\/h3>\n

In addition to the substrate <\/span>climbing possibilities<\/span> an important role. Branches and pieces of bark are readily accepted and provide additional movement in the terrarium.<\/span><\/p>\n

You should place the branches in the empty terrarium first and then fill in the substrate. This will keep them stable and prevent them from collapsing. <\/span><\/p>\n

Important points on posture<\/span><\/h3>\n
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    Keep humidity constant at <\/span>75-95 %<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    At least <\/span>10 cm substrate<\/span> include<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Keep the substrate loose and moist<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Offer branches and climbing opportunities<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Anchoring the equipment firmly in the substrate<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Offspring<\/span><\/h3>\n

    Thyropygus allevatus<\/span><\/strong> can be bred with a little patience. The animals reach their <\/span>Sexual maturity after about 3-4 years<\/span>which allows stable groups to be built up over the long term.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Conclusion<\/span><\/h3>\n

    Thyropygus allevatus<\/span><\/strong> is an impressive giant millipede, which is characterized by its <\/span>size, its calm nature and its simple posture<\/span> convinced. At the same time, its activity makes for exciting observations in the terrarium.<\/span><\/p>\n

    An ideal species for all those who want a <\/span>large, robust and yet easy to care for terrarium animal.<\/span> animal.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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