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Dairy Cow Isopod
BeginnerPorcellio 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. 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
55〜75%
Diet
Leaf litter and rotten wood plus, given its appetite, regular protein (e.g., dry feed) and calcium supplementation.
Care Guide
Habitat
A well-ventilated tub with leaf litter, wood, and a moist hide.
Temp & Humidity
Keep 20-27C with one damp side for a moisture gradient.
References & Sources
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