{"id":426,"date":"2026-04-28T19:02:51","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T19:02:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cedricbeetles.be\/?post_type=product&#038;p=426"},"modified":"2026-05-10T19:46:22","modified_gmt":"2026-05-10T19:46:22","slug":"ophirostreptus-guineensis","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.cedricbeetles.be\/en\/product\/ophirostreptus-guineensis\/","title":{"rendered":"ophirostreptus guineensis"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"n6owBd awi2gc translation-block\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAhAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\">The\u00a0<\/span><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">Ophistreptus guineensis<\/strong>, also known as the Chocolate Millipede, is a popular species among millipede enthusiasts<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"n6owBd awi2gc translation-block\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAhAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Origin:<\/strong>\u00a0West Africa (primarily Nigeria and Ghana), where they live in relatively dry grasslands and savannas.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAhAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Formaat:<\/strong> Een volwassen exemplaar kan een lengte van<strong> 15<\/strong><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">\u00a0tot 20 cm<\/strong>\u00a0bereiken.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAhAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Levensduur:<\/strong> Bij de juiste verzorging kunnen ze<strong> 5 tot 7<\/strong> <strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">\u00a0jaar<\/strong>\u00a0oud worden.<\/span><span class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-wiz-uids=\"lzasjb_17,lzasjb_18\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><span class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=lzasjb_16\/TKHnVd\" data-sae=\"\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"Fsg96\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"><strong>housing<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe translation-block\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Terrarium:<\/strong>\u00a0Use a tank at least 60 cm wide. Because this species likes to dig and climb, a combination of bottom surface area and height (for branches) is ideal.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe translation-block\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBxAB\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Substrate:<\/strong> The bottom is the most important part. Ensure a layer of at least 10-15 cm thick. A good mix consists of: <strong>leaf hummus<\/strong>, <\/span><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">rotting deciduous leaves<\/strong>\u00a0(beech or oak) and\u00a0<strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">white rot wood<\/strong> (essential food).<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe translation-block\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBxAE\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Temperature:<\/strong>\u00a0Keep the terrarium between\u00a0<strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">24\u00b0C and 28\u00b0C<\/strong>. At temperatures above 25\u00b0C, they become noticeably more active.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe translation-block\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBxAF\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Humidity:<\/strong>\u00a0Aim for\u00a0<strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">60-80%<\/strong>. Although they are more tolerant of drought than many other tropical species, the substrate should always feel slightly moist (not soaking wet).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div data-subtree=\"aimba\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"Jd31eb\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"cycAue\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiv1sGHnZGUAxWYhf0HHazHDzoQ3OMSegYIAQgLEAA\" data-hveid=\"CAEICxAA\" data-processed=\"true\"><strong>behavior &amp; handling<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIDRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">This species is often visible during the day and likes to climb on branches. When handling, be aware that millipedes can secrete an irritating fluid when stressed; therefore, always wash your hands after contact.<span class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-wiz-uids=\"lzasjb_3f,lzasjb_3g\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"><span class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=lzasjb_3e\/TKHnVd\" data-sae=\"\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>","protected":false},"featured_media":427,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[21],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-426","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-miljoenpoten","8":"first","9":"instock","10":"shipping-taxable","11":"purchasable","12":"product-type-simple"},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"tiered_pricing_type":"fixed","tiered_pricing_fixed_rules":[],"tiered_pricing_product_settings":{"layout":"default","base_unit_name":{"singular":null,"plural":null},"default_variation":null},"tiered_pricing_minimum_quantity":null,"tiered_pricing_roles_data":[],"tiered_pricing_percentage_rules":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cedricbeetles.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/426","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cedricbeetles.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cedricbeetles.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cedricbeetles.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/427"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cedricbeetles.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=426"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cedricbeetles.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=426"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cedricbeetles.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=426"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cedricbeetles.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=426"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}