How difficult is it to keep Dairy Cow Isopod?

Beginner. This is a beginner-friendly species. No special equipment or experience is required, and it can be kept successfully with basic care setup.

What is the ideal temperature for Dairy Cow Isopod?

The ideal temperature for Dairy Cow Isopod is 20〜27℃. Recommended humidity is 55〜75%. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.

What is the lifespan of Dairy Cow Isopod?

The average lifespan of Dairy Cow Isopod is About 1.5-2.5 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

How large does Dairy Cow Isopod get?

Dairy Cow Isopod typically reaches About 1.5-2 cm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What is the typical price for Dairy Cow Isopod?

The price of Dairy Cow Isopod varies significantly depending on morph, size, and lineage. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Dairy Cow Isopod

Q: What should I feed Dairy Cow Isopod?

Dairy Cow Isopod feeds on: Leaf litter and rotten wood plus, given its appetite, regular protein (e.g., dry feed) and calcium supplementation.. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

Beginner

Porcellio laevis

A popular morph of Porcellio laevis whose black-on-white markings recall a dairy cow. Fast-growing, prolific, and hardy, it is great for beginners and an excellent harmless clean-up crew.

Difficulty

Beginner

Temperature

20〜27℃

Lifespan

About 1.5-2.5 years

Size

About 1.5-2 cm

Humidity

55〜75%

Diet

Leaf litter and rotten wood plus, given its appetite, regular protein (e.g., dry feed) and calcium supplementation.

About

The Dairy Cow Isopod is a popular morph of Porcellio laevis whose black markings on white recall a dairy cow. About 1.5-2cm and living 1.5-2.5 years, this European-origin cosmopolitan species is fast-growing, prolific, and hardy, making it great for beginners and an excellent harmless clean-up crew.

Lifespan of the Dairy Cow Isopod

The Dairy Cow Isopod lives About 1.5-2.5 years.

Size of the Dairy Cow Isopod

The Dairy Cow Isopod grows to About 1.5-2 cm.

Temperature & humidity for the Dairy Cow Isopod

The ideal temperature for the Dairy Cow Isopod is 20〜27℃. Ideal humidity is 55〜75%.

It eats leaf litter and rotting wood plus regular protein and calcium, and tolerates 20-27C with moderate humidity (55-75%).

Basic Info

Origin

European origin, now cosmopolitan and naturalized worldwide

Lifespan

About 1.5-2.5 years

Size

About 1.5-2 cm

Temperature

20〜27℃

Humidity

References & Sources

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The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.

Primary sources

Taxonomy & Authority

Accepted name: Porcellio laevis Latreille, 1804

Synonyms: Porcellio aztecus de Saussure, 1857, Porcellio bombosus Shen, 1949, Porcellio calmani Omer-Cooper, 1923, Porcellio chevalieri Paulian de Félice, 1938, Porcellio cinerascens Brandt, 1833, Porcellio cotillae de Saussure, 1857, Porcellio cubensis de Saussure, 1857, Porcellio degeeri Audouin, 1826

Authority databases: GBIF

Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.