Spidernoob2003
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Anymore to Add (Spirobolus caudulanus)
I'm planning on starting with 2 species of millipedes, so I am doing research on the species I want, but would like some feedback. Is there anything to add, remove or rework, please let me know, so I can take proper care of this species.
Thai Rainbow Millipede
Scientific Name: Spirobolus caudulanus
Lifespan: 7-10 years
Size: 3-5 inches
Enclosure Types: Plastic Tub*, Glass
Enclosure Size: 10-20 Gallons or 3x’s as the millipede’s long in length, it’s length equal to the enclosure’s width, 1-2x’s the length in depth
Enclosure Setup: 1. Place about 4-6 inches of substrate 2. Place leaf litter on top 3. Place moss, cork bark hides, branches 4. Feeding dish
Substrate: Premade or mix of rotting hardwood, hardwood leaves, organic compost/topsoil, peat moss, coco fiber (as a base*), and a calcium source
Temp: 70-78*F
Humidity: 60-85%*
Food*: Leaf litter, Rotting Hardwood, Bark, Supplements like pieces of fruits, veggies, dried insects/shrimp, fish food, mushrooms, rice, lichen, moss, calcium, lime (mineral), insect jelly
Feeding schedules: Once a week
Cleaning: Spot clean waste and uneaten food after 24 hours, remove substrate and full clean once 25-30% of it looks like round little balls
Notes: Avoid feeding citrus, romaine, wood with resin, spices, raw meat, shellfish, onion, garlic, tomatoes, and softwood, Never use coco fiber alone, if using a tub make sure to modify for proper ventilation, Keeping the substrate moist to the touch with frequent misting can help with humidity
I'm planning on starting with 2 species of millipedes, so I am doing research on the species I want, but would like some feedback. Is there anything to add, remove or rework, please let me know, so I can take proper care of this species.
Thai Rainbow Millipede
Scientific Name: Spirobolus caudulanus
Lifespan: 7-10 years
Size: 3-5 inches
Enclosure Types: Plastic Tub*, Glass
Enclosure Size: 10-20 Gallons or 3x’s as the millipede’s long in length, it’s length equal to the enclosure’s width, 1-2x’s the length in depth
Enclosure Setup: 1. Place about 4-6 inches of substrate 2. Place leaf litter on top 3. Place moss, cork bark hides, branches 4. Feeding dish
Substrate: Premade or mix of rotting hardwood, hardwood leaves, organic compost/topsoil, peat moss, coco fiber (as a base*), and a calcium source
Temp: 70-78*F
Humidity: 60-85%*
Food*: Leaf litter, Rotting Hardwood, Bark, Supplements like pieces of fruits, veggies, dried insects/shrimp, fish food, mushrooms, rice, lichen, moss, calcium, lime (mineral), insect jelly
Feeding schedules: Once a week
Cleaning: Spot clean waste and uneaten food after 24 hours, remove substrate and full clean once 25-30% of it looks like round little balls
Notes: Avoid feeding citrus, romaine, wood with resin, spices, raw meat, shellfish, onion, garlic, tomatoes, and softwood, Never use coco fiber alone, if using a tub make sure to modify for proper ventilation, Keeping the substrate moist to the touch with frequent misting can help with humidity
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