How difficult is it to keep Spatulatus Isopod?

Intermediate. This is an intermediate-level species. Some prior experience and knowledge of environmental management are recommended.

What is the ideal temperature for Spatulatus Isopod?

The ideal temperature for Spatulatus Isopod is 20〜26℃. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.

What is the lifespan of Spatulatus Isopod?

The average lifespan of Spatulatus Isopod is 2-3 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

How large does Spatulatus Isopod get?

Spatulatus Isopod typically reaches 15-20mm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What is the typical price for Spatulatus Isopod?

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

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Spatulatus Isopod

Q: What should I feed Spatulatus Isopod?

Spatulatus Isopod feeds on: Leaf litter and rotten wood as staples, with cuttlebone for calcium and fish flake or dried shrimp for protein. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

Intermediate

Porcellio spatulatus

A flat, broad-bodied woodlouse from the dry, rocky country of southern Europe. The slate-grey to powder-blue body carries a darker dorsal band and a pale rim. It wants a dry, well-ventilated setup and cannot roll into a ball.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Temperature

20〜26℃

Lifespan

2-3 years

Size

15-20mm

Diet

Leaf litter and rotten wood as staples, with cuttlebone for calcium and fish flake or dried shrimp for protein

About

Porcellio spatulatus, described by Costa in 1882, is a southern European woodlouse that shelters under stones and rotting wood in dry Mediterranean rocky country. Its body is markedly flatter and broader than most of the genus, with pleura that flare out almost like spatulas, which is taken to be the origin of the specific name. The colour shades from slate grey to powder blue, with a darker band along the back and a pale rim around the edge. Adults reach 15-20mm, and locality lines such as 'Coros', named after a district in northern Sardinia, circulate in the hobby. Keep it as a dry-country species: most of the enclosure dry, one corner damp, and a real gradient between them, with strong ventilation so moisture never hangs in the air. Like other large Porcellio it is hungry for calcium and protein, so keep cuttlebone permanently available and offer fish flake or dried shrimp regularly, or the colony will turn on itself. It cannot conglobate, so it wedges its flat body into gaps instead; layered bark and flat stone hides make it confident enough to forage in the open.

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