PNC Family FInds
ARMADILLIDIUM PERACCAE Isopods Each 1 count =10+ Pods
ARMADILLIDIUM PERACCAE Isopods Each 1 count =10+ Pods
Couldn't load pickup availability
- The miniature, textured prehistoric trilobite that breeds like wildfire.
- “Armadillidium peraccae breeds quickly and excels as a bioactive janitor, yet its coarse, bumpy shell and faint blue highlights give it eye‑catching appeal Native to the rocky, sun-drenched coastlines of Italy and Greece, peraccae sports a remarkably distinct, armor-plated texture covered in raised bumps (tubercles) that give them a fascinating, ancient aesthetic. They are incredibly social, frequently huddling together in large, bustling groups under their bark hides. If you are looking for a rock-solid starter colony that is highly affordable, insanely prolific, and uniquely textured, this Mediterranean marvel is the perfect addition to your collection.
- Best Suited For: First-time hobbyists, arid-to-temperate reptile vivarium's (like leopard gecko or bearded dragon setups), and keepers who want to witness an explosive colony population boom.
- Quick Care: “...peraccae like it drier and airier than the typical "moist tropical" isopod setup.” -- Provide a sharp moisture gradient with a dedicated damp sphagnum moss corner for molting, while keeping the rest of the enclosure dry with excellent ventilation. Feed a steady diet of hardwood leaf litter, supplemental protein, and a permanent calcium source to support their rigid, bumpy shells
Isopods (roly-polies or pillbugs) are essential cleanup crews for bioactive terrariums, excellent natural recyclers of decaying organic waste, and popular, low-maintenance pets for invertebrate hobbyists. Iso Pods are Great For: Bioactive Enclosures & Clean-Up Crews Eating waste: They consume animal feces, shed skin, and leftover food. Controlling mold: They eat decaying plant matter to stop mold and fungus overgrowth. Recycling nutrients: They break down heavy debris and return vital nutrients to the soil for live plants. Feeding pets: They provide a safe, natural live food source or calcium-rich snack for small reptiles and amphibians. Low-Maintenance Pets & Collecting Quiet and clean: They stay silent and do not require live hunting insects for food. Unique colors: Rare morphs and species feature striking patterns like zebra stripes or duck-like shapes. Inexpensive hobby: Most common starter varieties need minimal space, like a small plastic tub with damp leaf litter and soil.
Share
