This is a morph of Porcellio Scaber that is calico in color. This has been isolated from our scaber colonies and we are currently breeding the colony in the video. We hope to have these for sale by summer 2018.
Care for Calico Scaber is exactly the same as regular gray Porcellio Scaber. Room temperature, fish flakes, carrots, alfalfa, dried leaves and coir bedding is all you need to get Scaber calico growing and breeding.
Porcellio Laevis, or Smooth Isopods can be found in warmer climates around the world. The are found on the coasts of the U.S. in the warmer areas.
They are smooth and have been known to grow to 3/4″. They are prolific breeders and begin breeding before reaching full size.
Needs:
Housing: Any smooth sided container made of glass or plastic.
Food: Leaves, fish flakes, Brewer’s yeast, small slices of vegetable scraps.
Heat: Laevis likes it warmer, so 65F to 85F to thrive and breed.
Substrate: Coconut Fiber, leaf mold or peat that is damp but not wet.
The Clown Isopod is a gorgeous crustacean adorned with colorful spots and a light fringe around the body that gives an almost glowing appearance. This is a Roly Poly and will curl up when disturbed.
We raise these the same way that we raise our Zebra Isopods, and some of our Spanish Isopods, which means that they enjoy warmer and drier conditions. We keep 75% of their housing dry and we have 25% moist and covered so that they can retreat to moisture if they need to. If we notice that they are spending a great deal of time near the moist spot then we know that it is time to lightly spray the dry area to increase humidity. That usually gets them moving throughout their home again.
They love fish food and bakers yeast. We also provide carrots, vegetables and fruits weekly in small amounts.
The breed well at temps between 80 and 95 degrees.
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Difficulty Rating: We give the Clown Roly Poly a rating of Mid-range difficulty. The warmth and humidity/airflow requirements cause this Isopod to be slightly more difficult to culture, but they are still easier than some of the Spanish or Asian sow bugs.
