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Dalmatian Isopod
BeginnerPorcellio scaber
A popular spotted morph of Porcellio scaber resembling a Dalmatian dog. Hardy and easy to breed, it is a harmless detritivore widely kept as clean-up crew.
Difficulty
Beginner
Temperature
18〜26℃
Lifespan
About 1.5-3 years
Size
About 1.5-1.8 cm
Humidity
55〜75%
Diet
Mostly leaf litter and rotten wood, supplemented with vegetable scraps, protein, and calcium.
About
The Dalmatian Isopod is a popular spotted morph of Porcellio scaber, named for its black-and-white markings reminiscent of a Dalmatian dog. Native to Europe but now naturalized worldwide, it reaches about 1.5–1.8 cm and lives roughly 1.5–3 years. A harmless detritivore with no bite or venom, it feeds mainly on leaf litter and decaying wood and is widely kept as a clean-up crew. Hardy and easy to breed at 18–26°C and 55–75% humidity, it makes an excellent beginner isopod.
Basic Info
Origin
European origin, now cosmopolitan
Lifespan
About 1.5-3 years
Size
About 1.5-1.8 cm
Temperature
18〜26℃
Humidity
55〜75%
Diet
Mostly leaf litter and rotten wood, supplemented with vegetable scraps, protein, and calcium.
Care Guide
Habitat
A ventilated tub with leaf litter, wood, and hides.
Temp & Humidity
Tolerates 18-26C; keep one side moist for a gradient.
Feeding
References & Sources
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