Armadillidium C.f. espanyoli "Marbelized"

Armadillidium C.f. espanyoli "Marbelized" isopods for sale!

These are one of the smallest Armadillidium species. This beautiful little isopod is native to Spain and can be recognized by their pattern that resembles marble stone with their white and beige coloration. They are very eye catching and are a must have for any isopod collection. They are very hardy and easy to keep making them an excellent addition to beginners and experienced keepers.

Origin: Spain

Humidity: Arid to semi-arid

Ventilation: Low to Standard

Care:

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 40% moist and 60% dry.  Use sphagnum moss of one end of the enclosure 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), a couple inches of substrate is sufficient, 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 tiny 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.