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Spanish Orange Isopod
IntermediatePorcellio hoffmannseggii
A large Spanish isopod prized for its vivid orange color and impressive size. It prefers drier, calcium-rich conditions; fast-moving but a harmless detritivore with no bite or venom.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Temperature
20〜26℃
Lifespan
About 2-3 years
Size
About 2.5-4 cm
Humidity
50〜70%
Diet
Leaf litter plus, being large, a strong appetite for protein and ample calcium such as cuttlebone.
About
The Spanish Orange Isopod (Porcellio hoffmannseggii) is a large species prized for its vivid orange color and impressive size, ranking among the biggest in the genus Porcellio. Native to the southern Iberian Peninsula and North Africa (Morocco), it grows to about 2.5–4 cm and lives roughly 2–3 years. Fast-moving but a harmless detritivore with no bite or venom, it prefers drier, calcium-rich conditions at 20–26°C and 50–70% humidity. Because of its size it readily takes protein, so abundant calcium should always be provided.
Basic Info
Origin
Native to the southern Iberian Peninsula and northwest Africa (Morocco); one of the largest Porcellio species
Lifespan
About 2-3 years
Size
About 2.5-4 cm
Temperature
20〜26℃
Humidity
50〜70%
Diet
Leaf litter plus, being large, a strong appetite for protein and ample calcium such as cuttlebone.
Care Guide
Habitat
Provide strong ventilation, a large dry area, hides, and limestone.
Temp & Humidity
Keep 20-26C on the drier side with one moist corner.
References & Sources
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