{"product_id":"gem-mix-isopods-armadillidium-vulgare","title":"Gem Mix Isopods — Armadillidium vulgare","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e💎 Gem Mix Isopods — \u003cem\u003eArmadillidium vulgare\u003c\/em\u003e “Gem Mix”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e This is a mixed-colour colony of \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArmadillidium vulgare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, generally containing several \u003cem\u003eA. vulgare\u003c\/em\u003e colour morphs such as Wild Type, Magic Potion, Orange Vigor and others. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey’re \u003cstrong\u003ehardy, moderately fast-breeding isopods\u003c\/strong\u003e that thrive in a \u003cstrong\u003esemi-arid to temperate environment\u003c\/strong\u003e with good ventilation, plenty of leaf litter, hiding places and access to moisture. Gem Mix is especially fun because each culture can display a beautiful variety of colours and patterns. 💎🦎\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌍 Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eArmadillidium vulgare\u003c\/em\u003e is native to \u003cstrong\u003eEurope and the Mediterranean region\u003c\/strong\u003e and has since become established in many other parts of the world. Gem Mix is a \u003cstrong\u003ecaptive-bred mix of different \u003cem\u003eA. vulgare\u003c\/em\u003e colour morphs\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than a specific wild locality. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent for semi-arid to temperate bioactive enclosures\u003c\/strong\u003e, provided they have access to a \u003cstrong\u003econsistently moist refuge\u003c\/strong\u003e while the remainder of the enclosure stays relatively dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA good setup is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eMoisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep roughly \u003cstrong\u003e30% of the enclosure moist\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the remaining area drier. They should always have access to a damp retreat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🏜️ \u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate overall humidity works well, provided the moisture gradient is maintained.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍂 \u003cstrong\u003eFood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaf litter and decaying hardwood should make up the bulk of their diet, supplemented with vegetables and occasional isopod\/protein food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🪵 \u003cstrong\u003eHides:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cork bark, bark pieces and deep leaf litter provide shelter and help create the necessary moisture gradient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🦴 \u003cstrong\u003eCalcium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep a calcium source such as cuttlebone, crushed eggshell or calcium carbonate available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e21–25°C (70–77°F)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a good general target.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📏 \u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1.5–2 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\u003eGem Mix is a \u003cstrong\u003egreat choice for keepers who want a colourful, varied colony\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than every isopod looking the same. Because the different colours are all \u003cem\u003eArmadillidium vulgare\u003c\/em\u003e, they can be kept together as a mixed colony. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardy • Colourful \u0026amp; varied • Easy to maintain • Great clean-up crew • Excellent display isopod\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":48860866805917,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/4282\/4861\/files\/Screenshot2025-11-23at10.00.54AM.png?v=1788197309","url":"https:\/\/laurasgotworms.com\/products\/gem-mix-isopods-armadillidium-vulgare","provider":"Laura's Got Worms + Exotics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}