Invertebrate
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Cubaris sp “Panda King”
Once established Panda King isopods are known for being a prolific, hardy species of cubaris to keep and breed. Great for breaking down rotting driftwood, fecal matter, shed skin, and decaying plant matter in your terrarium turning it into rich soil and nutrients for your plants and ecosystem.
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Cubaris “Rubber Ducky”
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Porcellionides pruinosis “Lotto Mix”
Porcellionoides pruinosis is native to Europe, but has traveled alongside humanity and is now found in many habitats across the globe. It is suspected that the species is actually a conglomeration of several different, closely related, species. They are one of the most popularly kept isopod species due to their ease of care, high level of activity, and the bright range of colors available! The Lottery Mix pruinosis is a blend of all the color variations of pruinosis isopod. You get everything from tan and blue, orange and cream, marbled, and everything in between. This is one of the most popular isopod cultures we sell as the color and pattern…
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Armadillidium Gestroi
Gestroi at first glance look similar to some other species of isopods such as the Armadillidium kluugi, but get much larger, and more active, then their cousins! This makes the gestroi one of our favorite isopods to keep and enjoy. These isopods are native to France and Italy and are said to be found in areas with ample sandstone and limestone. We offer cuttlebone to our gestroi for this reason. In the terrarium they will spend much of their time clinging to the underside of cork bark and leaves. These isopods are best kept on the drier side with a pile of damp sphagnum moss on one side to act…
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Porcellionides pruinosis “Powder Orange”
Porcellionoides pruinosis is native to Europe, but has traveled alongside humanity and is now found in many habitats across the globe. It is suspected that the species is actually a conglomeration of several different, closely related, species. They are one of the most popularly kept isopod species due to their ease of care, high level of activity, and the bright range of colors available! The Powder orange pruinosis is likely some form of T+ mutation as there are no dark pigments on the body, but the eyes are dark. The closer one of these isopods gets to a molt the more powdery they appear to be. We raise all our…
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Armadillidium maculatum “Zebra Pillbug”
Armadillidium maculatum, also known as the zebra isopod or zebra pill bug is an Armadillidium species of woodlouse, named for its black and white patterns. It is native to southern France, especially the Mediterranean region characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. “On the topic of diapause, a cold dormancy period should hypothetically not have any negative effects if you should wish to give them one, provided that the temperatures do not drop below what they naturally experience in the wild. Although not tested for in A. maculatum, an artificial cold dormancy period may potentially introduce some fitness benefits such as seasonal breeding regulation and increased life-span (as…
