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Zebra Isopod - A. maculatum

Zebra Isopod - A. maculatum

🦗 Scientific Name: Armadillidium maculatum
🌟 Difficulty: Beginner
📏 Size: Large
🏠 Recommended Enclosure Size:

  • Starter Culture: At least a 6-quart container
  • Larger Cultures: Upgrade to a 37-quart container or similar
  • Ventilation: Ensure good airflow with partial seals or mesh-covered vents

🌡️ Temperature: 75-80°F (21-26°C)
💧 Humidity: Moderate; balance with a moisture gradient for comfort
 

Habitat:

🍂 Substrate:

  • Tropical terrarium mix (e.g., ABG mix)
  • Coco coir, sphagnum moss for moisture retention
  • Leaf litter for nutrition and hiding spots

🌿 Additional Needs:

  • Cork bark for natural hiding spots and occasional snacking
  • Earthworm castings for added nutrition
  • A moisture gradient in the substrate

🍽️ Feeding:

  • Decaying organic material, leaf litter, and driftwood
  • Supplements: Fish food flakes, vegetable cuttings, dedicated isopod food blends
  • Avoid overfeeding to prevent mold growth

🔄 Breeding:

  • Easy to breed; ensure a large, healthy colony for natural reproduction

 

    $3.00Price
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