Ghana black-foot millipede (Spirostreptus gregorius)

Short answers

Ghana black-foot millipede: How big does the enclosure need to be?

40×30×40 cm for a small group (they like to climb, so taller; 60×40×40 cm from about 5 animals).

Ghana black-foot millipede: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 22–26 °C, at night 20–22 °C (room temperature).

Ghana black-foot millipede: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: No UVB needed (crepuscular/nocturnal, light-shy).

Ghana black-foot millipede: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: approx. 5–8 years.

Ghana black-foot millipede: Is it suitable for beginners?

Yes – it is considered suitable for beginners (difficulty: Beginner).

Climate

Daytime temperature

22–26 °C

Night temperature

20–22 °C (room temperature)

Basking spot

—

Humidity

70–80 %

UVB

No UVB needed (crepuscular/nocturnal, light-shy)

Enclosure

Minimum size

40×30×40 cm for a small group (they like to climb, so taller; 60×40×40 cm from about 5 animals)

Substrate

At least 15 cm deep: forest humus plus white-rotted wood and fallen leaves (beech or lime); a calcium source (a cuttlebone)

Feeding

Food

White-rotted deciduous wood and fallen leaves as the base, plus vegetables, fruit and calcium

Feeding interval

leaf litter and white-rotted wood always in the tank; top up with vegetables and fruit 2–3×/week in small amounts

Key facts

Adult size

approx. 12 cm

Life expectancy

approx. 5–8 years

Origin

West and Central Africa (Ghana among others)

Protection status

No CITES or protected status

Brumation

None

Cohabitation

Group keeping is possible and usual (sociable, with no cannibalism); they breed readily

Notes

An active climber that uses height; it releases little or no defensive secretion. Substrate depth = body length for a safe moult; avoid waterlogging. A robust beginner's species.

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What you need to start

To keep Ghana black-foot millipede (Spirostreptus gregorius) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (40×30×40 cm for a small group (they like to climb, so taller; 60×40×40 cm from about 5 animals)), substrate (At least 15 cm deep: forest humus plus white-rotted wood and fallen leaves (beech or lime); a calcium source (a cuttlebone)), a heat source with a thermostat, UVB lighting, thermometer and hygrometer, a water dish and hides. You will find equipment in the Reptoria marketplace.