🐛 Treptogonostreptus intricatus
Giant Cameroon Millipede – Care Guide
✅ Species Overview
Common Name: Giant Cameroon Millipede
Scientific Name: Treptogonostreptus intricatus
Origin: Cameroon, Central Africa
Size: 15–20+ cm as adults
Temperament: Peaceful, gentle, great beginner species
Lifestyle: Primarily fossorial but will explore surface at night
🏡 Enclosure
Size: Minimum 45cm long for one or a pair
Height: Not essential — they are ground dwellers
Ventilation: Moderate airflow with humidity retention
Hideouts: Cork bark, leaf piles, rounded bark for burrowing support
Substrate Depth: 10–15 cm minimum (deeper is better)
They thrive in a bioactive setup with isopods, springtails, and rotting leaf litter.
🌱 Substrate
A good mix includes:
Decayed hardwood (very important!)
Leaf litter
Coir or forest floor substrate
Rotten wood chunks
Moss for moisture retention
This species eats the substrate, so quality is crucial.
🌡 Temperature & Humidity
Temperature: 22–26°C
Humidity: 70–85%
Light misting 2–3 times per week is ideal.
Avoid wet, swampy substrate — aim for moist but never saturated
 
💧 Water
Provide:
Moisture in substrate
Occasional water droplets from misting
A shallow water dish if desired (not essential)
 
🍽 Diet
Primary food source:
Their substrate (rotting wood + leaf litter)
Supplement with:
Cucumber
Squash
Melon
Fish flakes
Calcium source (cut­tle­bone, powdered calcium)
Remove uneaten fresh foods within 24 hours.
 
🧼 Handling & Behaviour
Calm, slow-moving, and easy to observe
Safe to handle, but keep hands clean and free of chemicals
They may curl up if startled
Wash hands after handling — millipedes can excrete a harmless defensive fluid
 
🐣 Lifespan
5–7 years on average
Longer with optimal care and high-quality substrate
 
✅ Summary
The Giant Cameroon Millipede is an excellent species for both beginners and experienced keepers. Provide:
Deep, nutritious substrate
High humidity
Warm temperatures
Occasional fresh food
… and they will thrive.