Armadillidium badium "Casteldaccia / Bumblebee"

Armadillidium badium "Casteldaccia" isopods for sale!

These are an unidentified species of Armadillidium that are collected near Casteldaccia, which is close to Sicily, Italy. Hence why they are also labeled as “Casteldaccia” or “Sicily ll”. These isopods are very eye catching with their contrasting vibrant golden yellow stripes that are bordered by shiny darker brown stripes that can vary in width and color tones. They grow quite large, reaching 2 cm when full grown. They are a newer species so there is not a lot known about this species and are not common in the hobby.

Origin: Casteldaccia, Italy

Humidity: wetter side of arid to semi arid

Ventilation Recommended: Moderate (See our ventilation guide in the isopod care sheet under the "Care Sheets" tab.

Housing and Care:  A 6 quart shoe box or similar is sufficient to start a 10 count culture in and get established, and then will need to be moved to a larger enclosure once their population outgrows it. Provide a humidity gradient of about 30-40% moist and 60-70% dry and use sphagnum moss on one end to help retain moisture between spraying (frequency of spraying will depend on amount of ventilation you provide and atmospheric conditions, just as long as the moss is kept moist at all times.  Aim to spray down the sizes and make sure the water is reaching the bottom layer to make it last longer), substrate that is about 3" deep as some of them do burrow, they looove leaf litter so make sure to provide plenty and replenish on a regular basis, a hide such as cork bark or edible hardwood bark, a calcium source such as a cuttlefish bone is a healthy addition for all isopod species. You can supplementally feed them once a week with a small piece of sweet potato, carrot or squash and a protein source such as our own Bug Buffet Haus Blend, fish flakes, freeze dried shrimp/minnows or other commercialized isopod diet (small enough amount that they can consume it within 2 days to help minimize mites and mold.