Isopod - Armadillidium vulgare

🐛🌿 Looking for a Low-Maintenance Cleanup Crew? Meet Our Armadillidium vulgare Isopods! 🌿🐛
These tiny, roll-up experts—also known as common pill bugs—are more than just cute; they’re hardworking detritivores that play a vital role in bioactive enclosures. Whether you're starting a naturalistic vivarium or want a fascinating little creature to observe, Armadillidium vulgare is a perfect pick! 🌀
 
🔍 Isopod Quick Facts – Armadillidium vulgare
📏 Adult Size: ~0.5–0.7 inches
🌱 Lifespan: 2–3 years
🏠 Habitat: Best kept in a sealed, well-ventilated container with 2–3 inches of moisture-retaining substrate (like coco fiber or leaf litter mix)
🌡️ Temps: 65–80°F
💧 Humidity: 60–80% (keep one side moist and the other dry for self-regulation)
🍽️ Diet:
– Leaf litter
– Decaying wood
– Mold
– Veggie scraps (carrot, squash, cucumber)
– Occasional calcium source (cuttlefish bone or eggshell)
 
💡 Fun Facts:
– These isopods can roll into a ball when threatened—hence the nickname “pill bug.”
– They’re great for bioactive terrariums, where they help break down waste and aerate soil
– Completely harmless and fun to watch—they're even beginner-friendly for kids (with supervision)
Ready to add some eco-friendly, low-maintenance life to your terrarium—or just want to geek out on some adorable crustaceans? 🐚 Adopt your cleanup crew today!
 
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