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Cubaris “Rubber Ducky”
Rubber ducky isopods, named for their orange duck bill, really helped the isopod craze take off 2020. Everyone could not get enough of these guys and to this day they remain one of the most popular species of isopod to keep. Native to Thailand they are found frequently in limestone caves near shorelines. Based off this we keep ours with many sources of available calcium, seafood protein, and high humidity.
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Porcellionides pruinosus “Crystal 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 Crystal pruinosis appears to be a type of albinism as the isopod has a light colored body and light eyes. The orange crystals we started our colony from were line bred, for higher yellow and orange coloration, by Laura at Smug Bug. We raise all…
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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…
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Armadillidium vulgare “magic potion”
These little “roly polys” are a color morph of the commonly kept A. vulgare. Magic potion are gorgeous with their crystal white background and black and yellow markings. As they grow they get more and more color with the oldest adults sporting a beautiful tricolor look. Vulgare are one of our favorite pods to keep as they are often out and about, roaming their terrarium. They will roll into a ball if they feel threatened, but quickly unroll and keep moving. Due to their larger size, sturdy exoskeleton, and slow-but-steady way of moving these pods are great for gentle handling or observation by children. Armadillidium species love vegetable matter in…
