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Montenegro Isopod
IntermediateArmadillidium klugii
A beautiful pill bug, also called the Clown isopod, with yellow-to-orange margins on a dark body. It rolls up and breeds somewhat slowly; a harmless detritivore with no bite or venom.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Temperature
20〜26℃
Lifespan
About 2-3 years
Size
About 1-1.3 cm
Humidity
55〜75%
Diet
Mainly leaf litter and wood, supplemented with vegetable scraps, protein, and calcium.
About
The Montenegro Isopod (Armadillidium klugii), also known as the Clown isopod, is a beautiful pill bug with yellow-to-orange margins on a dark body. Native to the Balkans around Montenegro and Croatia, it is small at about 1–1.3 cm and lives roughly 2–3 years. It rolls up when disturbed and is a harmless detritivore with no bite or venom. Kept at 20–26°C and 55–75% humidity, it breeds somewhat slowly, making it an intermediate-level species that rewards patience.
Basic Info
Origin
Native to the Balkans (around Montenegro and Croatia)
Lifespan
About 2-3 years
Size
About 1-1.3 cm
Temperature
20〜26℃
Humidity
55〜75%
Diet
Mainly leaf litter and wood, supplemented with vegetable scraps, protein, and calcium.
Care Guide
Habitat
A ventilated tub with leaf litter, wood, limestone, and hides.
Temp & Humidity
Keep 20-26C slightly drier with one moist area.
References & Sources
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