Anadenobolus arboreus
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Anadenobolus arboreus is a rather unusual millipede, as – unlike many other species – is partly arboreal. This makes it particularly interesting for terrariums rich in structure.
Features
- Size: approx. 6–10 cm
- Colour: brown to dark brown
- Distinctive feature: often climbs on branches and bark
Posture
- Temperature: 22–26 °C
- Humidity: 70–90 %
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Substrate:
- Leaf mould
- rotten wood
- litter layer
Important: despite their climbing behaviour, they require sufficient substrate.
Terrarium
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Combination of:
- Ground area (for feeding & moulting)
- Branches & cork bark (for climbing)
- Good structure is crucial!
- Substrate depth: min. 10 cm
Nutrition
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Mainly:
- Foliage
- decaying wood
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Supplementary:
- Vegetables (cucumber, carrot, courgette)
Special features
- Moulting in the ground → do not disturb
- Require both moist soil and a climbing structure
- Somewhat more visibly active than many ground species
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