Isopod - A. peraccae

🦗 Common Name: Peraccae Isopods
🌟 Difficulty: Beginner to Intermediate
Habitat and Environment
🌡️ Temperature:
Keep them in a dark area at room temperature
Ideal range: 68–77°F (20–25°C)
💧 Humidity:
Maintain lower humidity with good ventilation
Create a moisture gradient: one side wet, one side dry, and the middle moist
Light misting after feeding or provide a humid hide to maintain humidity
Diet
🍽️ Food Sources:
Detritivores: Eat rotting wood, leaf litter, and other organic materials
Supplemental Foods: Vegetables like squash, carrots, potatoes, and pumpkin
Repashy Morning Wood: Can be used as an all-in-one food and water source
Note: Remove any fuzzy or decaying food to prevent mold and other issues
Bedding and Hiding Places
🛏️ Bedding:
Use leaf litter for bedding
Include cork bark or other hiding places for enrichment
🏡 Space:
Provide enough space for them to thrive and exhibit natural behaviors
Care Tips:
Ventilation: Ensure good airflow to prevent excessive humidity and mold growth.
Feeding: Regularly check food and remove any uneaten or moldy items to keep the enclosure clean.