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Lava Isopod, (Porcellio scaber "Lava")

Lava Isopod, (Porcellio scaber "Lava")

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Number of Isopods

5 in stock

Common name - Lava Isopod
Scientific name - Porcellio scaber "Lava"

The listing is for 1x animal, of a beginner-friendly species of isopod (rolypoly/pillbug/woodlice) that is popular for their ease of case. They are also one of the best beginner isopod species that are tolerant of a wider variety of conditions.

This is a pedigree called "Lava", which is a line that has been selectively bred for its unique colouration, where sections of its body are replaced with orange patches. Please note that regaular, wild-type coloured grey individuals will still appear as a small percentage within the offspring, but these will possess the lava genetics for their own offspring and future generations.

These are CAPTIVE BRED in my collection, with this stock originating from 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.

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.

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DISPATCH DATE – Monday

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