Tanzanian millipede (Spirostreptus sp. 1)
Invertebrates · Difficulty: Beginner
Key facts and care guidance for Tanzanian millipede (Spirostreptus sp. 1) (origin: Tanzania (East Africa)). Adult size around up to ~14 cm. Life expectancy approx. 4–5 years, some sources report up to 7 years. The values below are carefully researched guidance.
Short answers
Tanzanian millipede: How big does the enclosure need to be?
40×30×30 cm for a group (40×40×40 cm for 10–20 animals).
Tanzanian millipede: What temperature does it need?
Daytime 21–26 °C, at night 20–22 °C.
Tanzanian millipede: Does it need UVB lighting?
UVB: No UVB needed.
Tanzanian millipede: How long do they live?
Life expectancy: approx. 4–5 years, some sources report up to 7 years.
Tanzanian millipede: Is it suitable for beginners?
Yes – it is considered suitable for beginners (difficulty: Beginner).
Climate
- Daytime temperature
- 21–26 °C
- Night temperature
- 20–22 °C
- Basking spot
- —
- Humidity
- 70–80 %
- UVB
- No UVB needed
Enclosure
- Minimum size
- 40×30×30 cm for a group (40×40×40 cm for 10–20 animals)
- Substrate
- 10–20 cm of forest humus plus white-rotted wood, mossy and lichen-covered branches; a calcium source
Feeding
- Food
- Fallen leaves and white-rotted wood as the base, vegetables and fruit, calcium and protein
- Feeding interval
- leaf litter and wood always available; fresh food several times a week
Key facts
- Adult size
- up to ~14 cm
- Life expectancy
- approx. 4–5 years, some sources report up to 7 years
- Origin
- Tanzania (East Africa)
- Protection status
- No CITES or protected status
- Brumation
- None
- Cohabitation
- Group housing recommended (sociable, breeds readily). You see more of them in a group, but they are not dependent on it — kept alone, such an animal carries on just as unobtrusively.
Notes
A robust, readily breeding beginner's species; a good climber; little secretion. Substrate depth matters for shedding.
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Tanzanian millipede (Spirostreptus sp. 1) currently offered
- Spirostreptus spec.Tansania Dnz – Niederau · 5 €
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What you need to start
To keep Tanzanian millipede (Spirostreptus sp. 1) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (40×30×30 cm for a group (40×40×40 cm for 10–20 animals)), substrate (10–20 cm of forest humus plus white-rotted wood, mossy and lichen-covered branches; 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.
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Last updated: 23 September 2026 · Editor: Reptoria editorial team · Sources include: eur-lex.europa.eu, exo-pet.de, exotic-pets.co.uk, geckonia.eu, insektenliebe.com
All values are non-binding guidance and do not replace expert advice. Research thoroughly from several sources before acquiring and keeping an animal, and observe the applicable law (species and animal protection in particular).