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Zebra Isopod
BeginnerArmadillidium maculatum
A classic, popular pill bug with striking black-and-white stripes. It rolls up, is hardy and easy to breed, and is a harmless detritivore kept for display and clean-up.
Difficulty
Beginner
Temperature
18〜25℃
Lifespan
About 2-3 years
Size
About 1.5-2 cm
Humidity
55〜75%
Diet
Mainly leaf litter and wood, supplemented with vegetable scraps, protein, and calcium.
About
The Zebra Isopod (Armadillidium maculatum) is a classic, much-loved pill bug with striking black-and-white stripes. Native to Mediterranean Europe, including southern France, it reaches about 1.5–2 cm and lives roughly 2–3 years. It rolls up when disturbed and is a harmless detritivore with no bite or venom. Hardy and easy to breed at 18–25°C and 55–75% humidity, it is widely kept both for display and as a clean-up crew.
Basic Info
Origin
Native to Europe (Mediterranean regions such as southern France)
Lifespan
About 2-3 years
Size
About 1.5-2 cm
Temperature
18〜25℃
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 18-25C with one moist side for a gradient.
Feeding
References & Sources
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