White Isopod - P. laevis

🐾 Scientific Name: Porcellio laevis
🌟 Difficulty: Beginner
📏 Size: Medium
🏠 Recommended Enclosure Size:
Ideal for larger bioactive enclosures
Deep substrate for burrowing
🌡️ Temperature: Thrives in arid, temperate, and tropical environments
💧 Humidity: Adjust to the specific needs of the setup; well-suited for varied environments
🍽️ Feeding: Consumes waste and food effectively; ensure they have a steady supply of organic matter to break down
🔄 Breeding: Breeds rapidly and prolifically
🕳️ Behavior: Known for burrowing deep in substrate and playing dead when threatened
Special Considerations:
🦎 Compatibility with Pets:
Arboreal Pets: Safe with pets that are more arboreal or spend most of their time off the ground
Health & Mobility: Ensure pets are in good health and capable of moving freely
Food Sensitivity: Avoid housing with pets sensitive to food climbing on them
Burrowing Pets: Not suitable for pets that burrow, as isopods can disturb their resting areas
Why White Isopods are Important to a Bioactive Enclosure:
🌟 Deep Cleaning: Their burrowing behavior makes them excellent for cleaning deep layers of substrate in larger enclosures.
🍂 Waste Management: Effective at consuming waste and decaying matter, contributing to the overall health of the habitat.
📦 Versatile: Adaptable to various environments, making them suitable for both arid and tropical setups.
Note: Despite their effectiveness, be cautious when housing with certain pets, particularly those that are more sensitive to their presence or have specific habitat needs.