How difficult is it to keep Tanzanian Blue Ringleg?

Intermediate. This is an intermediate-level species. Some prior experience and knowledge of environmental management are recommended.

What is the ideal temperature for Tanzanian Blue Ringleg?

The ideal temperature for Tanzanian Blue Ringleg is 23〜29℃. Recommended humidity is 50%. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.

What is the lifespan of Tanzanian Blue Ringleg?

The average lifespan of Tanzanian Blue Ringleg is 4-6 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

How large does Tanzanian Blue Ringleg get?

Tanzanian Blue Ringleg typically reaches 10-13cm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What should I feed Tanzanian Blue Ringleg?

Tanzanian Blue Ringleg feeds on: Crickets, dubia roaches and other insects. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for Tanzanian Blue Ringleg?

The price of Tanzanian Blue Ringleg varies significantly depending on morph, size, and lineage. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Tanzanian Blue Ringleg

Intermediate

Scolopendra morsitans

The type species of Scolopendra, found on every inhabited continent. Typically a red head and striated body, but colour varies widely by region. A medium species to about 13 cm; Tanzanian stock with blue leg rings is traded.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Temperature

23〜29℃

Lifespan

4-6 years

Size

10-13cm

Humidity

50%

Diet

Crickets, dubia roaches and other insects

About

Scolopendra morsitans, described by Linnaeus in 1758, is the type species of the genus, occurs on every inhabited continent and is regarded as highly invasive. Adults reach around 13 cm, with a 127 mm record from Australia, though Southeast Asian animals rarely exceed 10 cm. Typically the head is bright red and the brown body shows clear striations between segments, but regional populations differ so much that colour alone is unreliable for identification; juveniles lack clear stripes and have a head coloured like the trunk. It is an aggressive, opportunistic nocturnal predator that subdues arthropods and small vertebrates with neurotoxic venom and strong forcipules, and shelters under leaves and bark in warm habitats. In Japan it occurs in the Ryukyu Islands. In the trade, Tanzanian animals with blue leg rings carry this name, but the same name is also applied to Ethmostigmus trigonopodus, causing frequent confusion.

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