Tonkin millipede (Tonkinbolus caudulanus)

Short answers

Tonkin millipede: How big does the enclosure need to be?

40×30×30 cm for up to about 10 animals; pieces of bark as hides.

Tonkin millipede: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 23–26 °C, at night 21–24 °C.

Tonkin millipede: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: No UVB needed.

Tonkin millipede: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: approx. 3–5 years (not precisely documented).

Tonkin millipede: Is it suitable for beginners?

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

Climate

Daytime temperature

23–26 °C

Night temperature

21–24 °C

Basking spot

—

Humidity

70–90 %

UVB

No UVB needed

Enclosure

Minimum size

40×30×30 cm for up to about 10 animals; pieces of bark as hides

Substrate

At least 10 cm of forest leaf humus; a calcium source; good ventilation

Feeding

Food

Protein food (protein pellets) is preferred, occasionally fruit (banana or apple), almost no vegetable matter; fallen leaves and white-rotted wood

Feeding interval

leaf litter and wood always available; protein and fruit several times a week in small amounts

Key facts

Adult size

up to ~13 cm

Life expectancy

approx. 3–5 years (not precisely documented)

Origin

South-East Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar)

Protection status

No CITES or protected status

Brumation

None

Cohabitation

Group housing is ideal, since the species is markedly sociable. Keeping it singly also works fine, however - the animal is not dependent on company.

Notes

Calm, handleable, and it rarely releases secretion; easy to breed. In a plastic container, watch that the ventilation is sufficient.

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What you need to start

To keep Tonkin millipede (Tonkinbolus caudulanus) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (40×30×30 cm for up to about 10 animals; pieces of bark as hides), substrate (At least 10 cm of forest leaf humus; a calcium source; good ventilation), a heat source with a thermostat, UVB lighting, thermometer and hygrometer, a water dish and hides. You will find equipment in the Reptoria marketplace.