Mozambique giant millipede (Centrobolus sp. Mosambik)

Short answers

Mozambique giant millipede: How big does the enclosure need to be?

30×30×40 cm for up to about 10 animals; tunnels in white-rotted wood as gathering places.

Mozambique giant millipede: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 24–28 °C, at night 21–24 °C.

Mozambique giant millipede: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: No UVB needed.

Mozambique giant millipede: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: approx. 3–5 years.

Mozambique giant millipede: Is it suitable for beginners?

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

Climate

Daytime temperature

24–28 °C

Night temperature

21–24 °C

Basking spot

—

Humidity

60–80 %

UVB

No UVB needed

Enclosure

Minimum size

30×30×40 cm for up to about 10 animals; tunnels in white-rotted wood as gathering places

Substrate

At least 10 cm of forest leaf humus plus white-rotted wood; a calcium source

Feeding

Food

Protein food (protein pellets) is preferred, little vegetable matter, occasionally fruit (banana or apple); fallen leaves and white-rotted wood

Feeding interval

leaf litter and wood always available; protein and fruit several times a week in small amounts (risk of mould)

Key facts

Adult size

females up to ~8 cm, males ~6 cm

Life expectancy

approx. 3–5 years

Origin

Southern Mozambique / KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa)

Protection status

No CITES or protected status

Brumation

None (a night-time drop to 16–18 °C in winter can encourage mating and breeding)

Cohabitation

Group keeping is recommended – do NOT keep them singly (markedly sociable, they gather in groups)

Notes

Diurnal, very willing to be on show, little secretion, handleable. An ideal beginner's and observation species. Dose fresh food in small amounts against mould.

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What you need to start

To keep Mozambique giant millipede (Centrobolus sp. Mosambik) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (30×30×40 cm for up to about 10 animals; tunnels in white-rotted wood as gathering places), substrate (At least 10 cm of forest leaf humus plus white-rotted wood; a calcium source), a heat source with a thermostat, UVB lighting, thermometer and hygrometer, a water dish and hides. You will find equipment in the Reptoria marketplace.