Milkback isopods – Porcellio laevis “milkback”

Milkback isopods are a great addition to a humid terrarium. This variety is similar to the dairy cow laevis, but has a distinct lighter splotch across its back, hence the name! Isopods are substrate cleaners and the adults and nymphs are suitable as feeders. This is a beautiful, hardy species that breeds quickly. They appreciate dried leaves and wood to eat as well as vegetables such as carrots or potatoes. Take care to keep the substrate moist because isopods will die quickly if their substrate dries out!

Note: I keep this species with temperate springtails, so there’s a small chance you’ll get a few of this cleaner too — don’t be alarmed! They’re perfectly harmless 🙂

Species name: Porcellio laevis “milkback”
Size: Mixed sizes

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