{"product_id":"albino-armadillidium-vulgare","title":"Albino  — Armadillidium vulgare","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey’re \u003cstrong\u003ehardy, adaptable and beginner-friendly isopods\u003c\/strong\u003e with a beautiful pale white to cream\/amber appearance and contrasting red to reddish eyes. Albino \u003cem\u003eArmadillidium vulgare\u003c\/em\u003e make an excellent \u003cstrong\u003eclean-up crew\u003c\/strong\u003e and are well suited to bioactive enclosures. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey do best with plenty of \u003cstrong\u003eleaf litter, decaying hardwood, hiding places and a moisture gradient\u003c\/strong\u003e, while still benefiting from good ventilation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌍 \u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eArmadillidium vulgare\u003c\/em\u003e is native to \u003cstrong\u003eEurope\u003c\/strong\u003e and has been introduced throughout much of North America. The albino form is a \u003cstrong\u003ecaptive-bred colour morph\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than a separate species. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eMoisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintain a moisture gradient with approximately \u003cstrong\u003e½ of the enclosure kept moist\u003c\/strong\u003e and the other half allowed to remain drier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🏜️ \u003cstrong\u003eSemi-arid enclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e They are relatively drought tolerant but should always have access to a \u003cstrong\u003ereliably moist refuge\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍂 \u003cstrong\u003eFood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaf litter and decaying hardwood should make up the foundation of their diet. Supplement with vegetables, quality isopod food and occasional protein.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🪵 \u003cstrong\u003eHides:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cork bark, hardwood and leaf litter provide excellent shelter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🦴 \u003cstrong\u003eCalcium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Always provide a calcium source such as \u003cstrong\u003ecuttlebone, calcium carbonate, crushed eggshell or limestone\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e20–27°C (68–81°F)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📏 \u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1.5–2.1 cm (½–¾ inch)\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlbino \u003cem\u003eA. vulgare\u003c\/em\u003e are \u003cstrong\u003eactive, adaptable and relatively easy to keep\u003c\/strong\u003e, making them a great choice for both new and experienced isopod keepers. The albino trait has been studied genetically and is associated with recessive inheritance. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardy • Beautiful pale colour • Beginner friendly • Adaptable • Great clean-up crew\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*12 Isopods \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Laura's Got Worms + Exotics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48869537972381,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/4282\/4861\/files\/Screenshot2026-09-02at4.56.00PM.png?v=1788389814","url":"https:\/\/laurasgotworms.com\/products\/albino-armadillidium-vulgare","provider":"Laura's Got Worms + Exotics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}