{"product_id":"sp-1-tanzania","title":"Sp. 1 Tanzania","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTanzanian millipedes do best in a warm, humid enclosure that mimics a forest floor. Use a secure tank or plastic tub with good ventilation and a deep, nutrient‑rich substrate made from coconut fiber, organic topsoil (chemical‑free), rotted hardwood, and plenty of leaf litter and decaying wood. Aim for at least 3–4 inches of substrate so they can burrow fully and feel secure. Keep the substrate evenly moist but never waterlogged, and provide lots of hiding spots using cork bark, bark tunnels, and leaf piles. Maintain temperatures around 72–78°F (22–26°C) and humidity in the 70–90% range, avoiding direct sunlight and sudden temperature swings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTanzanian millipedes are primarily detritivores, feeding on decomposing leaves and rotting wood, but they should also be offered fresh foods a few times per week. Thin slices of cucumber, squash, carrot, or sweet potato, plus occasional small pieces of fruit, work well as supplements. Always provide a calcium source such as cuttlebone, crushed sterilized eggshell, or reptile‑safe calcium powder to support healthy exoskeletons and good molts. Remove uneaten fresh food before it molds, spot‑clean waste, and replace sections of substrate periodically rather than all at once. Handle them gently and infrequently—let them crawl onto your hand instead of grabbing—and wash your hands before and after handling, since they can secrete mild defensive chemicals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick care bullet points – Tanzanian millipedes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Secure, escape‑proof tub or tank with good ventilation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubstrate depth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e At least 3–4\" of moist, organic mix (coco fiber, organic soil, rotted wood, leaf litter)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e High (about 70–90%); keep substrate damp, not soggy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Around 72–78°F (22–26°C); avoid extremes and drafts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHides \u0026amp; decor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cork bark, bark tubes, and thick leaf litter for cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStaple diet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Decomposing leaves, rotting wood, and bioactive substrate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh foods:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Thin slices of cucumber, squash, carrot, sweet potato, and occasional fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalcium source:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cuttlebone, crushed sterilized eggshell, or reptile‑safe calcium powder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCleaning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spot‑clean old food and waste; replace parts of substrate as needed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Minimal and gentle; let them crawl onto your hand and wash hands before and after\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The World of Isopods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53497836929297,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/2946\/9201\/files\/IMG-0944.jpg?v=1777933376","url":"https:\/\/theworldofisopods.com\/products\/sp-1-tanzania","provider":"The World of Isopods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}