Common name - Ornate Isopod "Witch's Brew"
Scientific name - Porcellio ornatus "Witch's Brew"
Care Parameters:
- Temperature: 18-26 °C
- Humidity: low-medium
- Ventilation/Airflow: medium-high
- Difficulty: medium
- EXTREMELY RARE
As of 2024, I can finally offer surplus offspring in small quantities. As I am still building the numbers up in my culture, surplus stock from my captive breeding programme will be available infrequently.
The listing is for 1x animal, of a large species of isopod (rolypoly/pillbug/woodlice) that is a very active and showy species in any collection. Their yellow colour strengthens with age and size, so juveniles will have more of a faded yellow/white to begin with.
This is a pedigree called "Witch's Brew", which is a line that has been selectively bred in the US for its dalmatian mutation that reduces the level of the isopod's body pigments (just like in Magic Potion Isopods). This results in pretty, milky-white bodies that are dotted with yellow and dark spots.
These are CAPTIVE BRED in my collection, with this stock originating from Spain, Europe. When a group is purchased, the isopods sent will be an assorted mixture of ages and sizes, to ensure a good start to a breeding colony.
Like other giant Porcellio species, this species prefers a less moist environment compared to other isopods, with plenty of airflow as well.
The isopods feed on a variety of forest materials such as decaying wood and leaf litter. Additional supplements such as calcium (limestone/cuttlefish bone) and fish food should be offered as part of their balanced diet.
Shipping:
UK - Royal Mail Standard (NO live arrival guarantee)
UK - Royal Mail Special Delivery (live arrival guarantee)
DISPATCH DATE – Monday
*Orders are despatched collectively once a week every Monday. The cut-off time is Saturday 11:59pm (British Time), and any orders placed after the cut-off will scheduled for despatch the following Monday.*
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Orders are shipped at the buyer's own risk.
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*Disclaimer: These isopods are non-poisonous and pose no harm when treated with gentle care, aligning with our commitment to the welfare of all living beings.*
