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Porcellio scaber rusty  x 10-12 individuals

Porcellio scaber rusty x 10-12 individuals

Porcellio scaber 'rusty' is a morph of the ever hardy scaber isopod that almost single handidly started the isopod keeping hobby. 

 

The scaber should supply you with frequent broods if conditions are adequate. It has a wide range as far as temperature, humidity and ventilation is concerned, and they will be happy providing the enclosure is not allowed to dry out completely.

 

Provide a damp and dry area much the same as other isopods with plenty of leaf litter from trees such as maple, oak, and beech. They will also eat fresh fruit and vegetables in their diet in small amounts that should not be allowed to mould. Using springtails will help prevent this problem.

 

Calcium and protein are also important in the diet of this species, fish flakes, small amounts of dead inverts such as crickets and cuttle fish shavings or calcium powder will keep your isopods healthy and happy.

 

Fun fact: It's Latin name in English means "rough little pig"

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