Isopod Porcellio Werneri

Description

Genus/Species:
Porcellio Werneri
Description:
You will receive 12 isopods from an established colony.
The isopods you recieve will (not) be full grown adults, but a few large and mediums and small. No babies!
Ventillation:
As with most European species, good ventilation is a must. The enclosure cover is cut-up, covered with wire mesh to prevent outsiders from entering your colony. You can also cut-up the top-side of the encolusure if this is what works for your set-up.
Humidity:
About 1/3 of substrate is moist, the rest is bone-dry. With that said, please keep in mind that they must always have a moist side to retreat to.
Food:
Squash, zucchinni, carrots, I Feed these freeze dried minnows and dehydrated peas if you want them to thrive you'll do the same. Cuttlefish bone and leaf litter is a must.
Additional Care Tips:
native to Greece, Porcellio werneri isopods are said to be seasonal breeders only producing 1-2 broods a year. They prefer lower levels of humidity with lots of ventilation and space to roam. Mine seem to spend most of their time under the cork closet to the damp moss. Even with smaller starter colonies, I would highly recommend starting off in a medium – large tub/enclosure to ensure better success. These isopods do very well with lots of air space inside their habitat.
Adult max size:
1-1.5 inches male adult size, includes uropods(tails) andantennae.