{"id":150080,"date":"2020-06-06T11:29:26","date_gmt":"2020-06-06T09:29:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insektenliebe.com\/haltungsberichte\/tonkinbolus-caudulanus\/"},"modified":"2026-10-16T18:54:21","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T16:54:21","slug":"tonkinbolus-caudulanus","status":"publish","type":"report","link":"https:\/\/insektenliebe.com\/en\/keeping-reports\/tonkinbolus-caudulanus\/","title":{"rendered":"Caring for Tonkinbolus caudulanus"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Tonkinbolus caudulanus is a strikingly colored millipede that spends a lot of time in the substrate. Its care depends entirely on a deep, edible substrate. If you\u2019re looking for an animal that\u2019s constantly visible, you should take this hidden lifestyle into account before purchasing one. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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Tonkinbolus caudulanus at a Glance<\/h2>\n\n
Size<\/strong><\/td>up to about 13 cm<\/td><\/tr>
Temperature<\/strong><\/td>23\u201326 \u00b0C during the day, about 21\u201324 \u00b0C at night<\/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 species is native to Southeast Asia. Our previous report lists Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, and Myanmar. However, information about the species’ origin does not replace information about the specific breeding line. Make a note of the name under which you received your animals. <\/p>\n\n

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Caring for Tonkinbolus caudulanus: Terrarium and Substrate<\/h2>\n\n

Allow for about 15\u201320 cm of substrate; for large animals, the usable layer should be as close as possible to their body length. The enclosure needs enough space above the substrate to provide safe climbing opportunities. Determine the enclosure\u2019s size based on the size and number of the animals. <\/p>\n\n

The substrate serves as both a habitat and a primary food source. Decayed leaves and soft, white-rotted hardwood should therefore be included in the mixture. Pure coconut fiber does not fulfill this purpose. Ready-made millipede substrate is convenient if you don\u2019t want to put together the appropriate ingredients yourself. <\/p>\n\n

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