How difficult is it to keep Granulatum 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 Granulatum Isopod?

The ideal temperature for Granulatum Isopod is 20〜30℃. Recommended humidity is 75〜80%. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.

What is the lifespan of Granulatum Isopod?

The average lifespan of Granulatum Isopod is 1-3 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

How large does Granulatum Isopod get?

Granulatum Isopod typically reaches Up to 23mm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What is the typical price for Granulatum Isopod?

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

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Granulatum Isopod

Q: What should I feed Granulatum Isopod?

Granulatum Isopod feeds on: Leaf litter, rotting wood, vegetables, rolled oats, protein such as dried bloodworm. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

Beginner

Armadillidium granulatum

One of the largest pill woodlice, from the Iberian Peninsula and the Mediterranean coast. Reaches 2.3 cm with yellow freckles on a dark body. Thrives at 20-30 C and 75-80% humidity and forms large colonies; a good starter species.

Difficulty

Beginner

Temperature

20〜30℃

Lifespan

1-3 years

Size

Up to 23mm

Humidity

75〜80%

Diet

Leaf litter, rotting wood, vegetables, rolled oats, protein such as dried bloodworm

About

Armadillidium granulatum, described by Brandt in 1833 and known as the granulated pill woodlouse, is native to the Iberian Peninsula; GBIF records centre on Spain, Portugal and France and extend to Greece, Italy, Croatia and North Africa. It reaches 22.8 mm, among the largest in the genus alongside A. gestroi. Yellow freckles on a dark body give it the trade name yellow Spanish isopod, and it rolls fully into a ball when disturbed. Highly social, it forms large aggregations in the wild and should be kept in groups, ideally as a single species. The diet is decaying plant matter, fungi and lichens, supplemented with cooked vegetables, rolled oats and dried bloodworm. Females produce up to 40 young per brood and breeding is straightforward.

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Lifespan of the Granulatum Isopod

The Granulatum Isopod lives 1-3 years.

Captive lifespan is 12-36 months.

Size of the Granulatum Isopod

The Granulatum Isopod grows to Up to 23mm.

Temperature & humidity for the Granulatum Isopod

The ideal temperature for the Granulatum Isopod is 20〜30℃. Ideal humidity is 75〜80%.

Keep at 20-30 C and 75-80% humidity in a ventilated container with moisture-retaining coco coir or peat substrate, plenty of hides and substrate mounds.