Zebra Isopod

Armadillidium maculatum

Armadillidium • Armadillidiidae

beginner

Overview

Striking black-and-white banding and one of the most popular display isopods. Care matches Armadillidium vulgare, but growth and reproduction are noticeably SLOWER — a new colony can look static for months before it takes off, and that is normal rather than a sign of failure. Keep calcium permanently available. Rolls into a ball, so counts are reasonably accurate. DETRITIVORE, harmless.

Husbandry Requirements

Temperature & Humidity

Temperature

65-78°F

Humidity

55-70%

Enclosure Sizes

Adult:shoebox tub or larger

Substrate

Type:topsoil and coco fiber with a moisture gradient; limestone, leaf litter

Depth:2-3 inches

Feeding Schedule

Adult:leaf litter always available; protein every 1-2 weeks

Prey size: n/a (detritivore)

Quick Stats

Type

terrestrial

Adult Size

0.6-0.8 inches

Growth Rate

slow

Native Region

Southern France

Temperament

harmless, slow

Behavior

Webbing—

BurrowingYes

Water DishOptional

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