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Powder Orange Isopod

Porcellionides pruinosus

PorcellionidesPorcellionidae

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Overview

Among the fastest-breeding isopods in culture, which makes them the usual choice when a colony needs to establish quickly. Powder Orange and Powder Blue are colour forms of the same species. They are quick, climb well, and tolerate drier and warmer conditions than most — a well-ventilated tub with a damp corner suits them. Their speed makes them harder to count than Armadillidium, so a headcount here is honestly an estimate; record it as one. DETRITIVORE, harmless, cannot roll into a ball.

Husbandry Requirements

Temperature & Humidity

Temperature

70-82°F

Humidity

50-70%

Enclosure Sizes

Adult:shoebox tub or larger, well ventilated

Substrate

Type:coco fiber with a moisture gradient; leaf litter and bark
Depth:2 inches

Feeding Schedule

Adult:leaf litter always available; protein weekly

Prey size: n/a (detritivore)

Quick Stats

Type

terrestrial

Adult Size

0.4 inches

Growth Rate

fast

Native Region

Cosmopolitan

Temperament

harmless, very fast

Behavior

Webbing
BurrowingYes
Water DishOptional

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