{"id":150014,"date":"2018-10-17T07:10:47","date_gmt":"2018-10-17T05:10:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insektenliebe.com\/haltungsberichte\/spirostreptus-spec-1-tanzania\/"},"modified":"2026-10-16T18:31:43","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T16:31:43","slug":"spirostreptus-spec-1-tanzania","status":"publish","type":"report","link":"https:\/\/insektenliebe.com\/en\/keeping-reports\/spirostreptus-spec-1-tanzania\/","title":{"rendered":"Caring for Spirostreptus spec. 1 \u201cTanzania\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Spirostreptus spec. 1 \u201cTanzania\u201d is a large millipede that both burrows and climbs. You\u2019ll need a sufficiently large terrarium with plenty of substrate and securely fastened branches. A shallow transport box is not suitable for long-term housing. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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Spirostreptus spec. 1 \u201cTanzania\u201d at a Glance <\/h2>\n\n
Size<\/strong><\/td>up to about 14 cm<\/td><\/tr>
Temperature<\/strong><\/td>24\u201325 \u00b0C during the day, about 21\u201322 \u00b0C at night, as previously recommended<\/td><\/tr>
Substrate<\/strong><\/td>Deep, edible substrate containing decomposed leaves and white-rot-infected hardwood<\/td><\/tr>
Humidity<\/strong><\/td>Slightly moist, well-aerated, and free of waterlogging<\/td><\/tr>
Keeping<\/strong><\/td>Quiet places to retreat and space to dig<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n

This strain, known among hobbyists as \u201cspec. 1,\u201d originates from Tanzania. The number is a trade name and does not constitute a definitive species identification. These animals can live for several years; therefore, plan for their care over the long term. <\/p>\n\n

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Spirostreptus spec. 1 “Tanzania”<\/a><\/h2>\n\n
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Very easy to keep millipede with an impressive appearance.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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