{"product_id":"powder-orange-isopod-porcellionides-pruinosus","title":"Powder Orange Isopod- Porcellionides Pruinosus","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e🧡 Powder Orange Isopods — \u003cem\u003ePorcellionides pruinosus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey’re \u003cstrong\u003ehardy, extremely prolific breeders\u003c\/strong\u003e and one of the most adaptable isopods available. Powder Orange Isopods thrive in a \u003cstrong\u003emoderately humid environment\u003c\/strong\u003e with good ventilation, plenty of leaf litter, decaying hardwood and a reliable moist refuge. Their bright orange colour and active nature make them an excellent choice for bioactive enclosures, clean-up crews and as a supplemental live feeder. 🦎🧡 \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌍 Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePorcellionides pruinosus\u003c\/em\u003e is considered \u003cstrong\u003enative to the Mediterranean region\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the species now widespread throughout Europe and many other parts of the world through human-assisted spread. The \u003cstrong\u003ePowder Orange is a captive colour morph\u003c\/strong\u003e, not a separate species or 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 bioactive enclosures ranging from semi-arid to humid\u003c\/strong\u003e, provided they always have access to a \u003cstrong\u003econsistently moist refuge\u003c\/strong\u003e. They are particularly adaptable and can tolerate a fairly wide range of conditions, but should never be kept completely dry. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA good setup is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eMoisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep approximately \u003cstrong\u003e⅓–½ of the enclosure moist\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the remainder less damp and well ventilated. The moist area should always be available for hydration and moulting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🏜️ \u003cstrong\u003eSemi-arid setups:\u003c\/strong\u003e They can adapt to drier environments \u003cstrong\u003eas long as a moist retreat is maintained\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍂 \u003cstrong\u003eFood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaf litter and decaying hardwood should form the foundation of their diet. They also appreciate vegetables and supplemental protein such as dried insects, fish food or shrimp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🪵 \u003cstrong\u003eHides:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cork bark, rotten hardwood and a generous layer of leaf litter provide excellent cover and help maintain humidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🦴 \u003cstrong\u003eCalcium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep a continuous calcium source such as \u003cstrong\u003ecuttlebone, calcium carbonate or crushed eggshell\u003c\/strong\u003e available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e20–27°C (68–80°F)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a good general range. They can tolerate warmer temperatures when adequate moisture is available. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📏 \u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1–1.5 cm (0.4–0.6 inch)\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on the individual and line. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowder Orange Isopods are \u003cstrong\u003eone of the best beginner-friendly species\u003c\/strong\u003e because they establish quickly, reproduce rapidly and tolerate a wide range of conditions. Their speed and small size also make them excellent at getting into areas of a bioactive enclosure that larger isopods may not reach. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardy • Extremely fast breeding • Adaptable • Great clean-up crew • Excellent supplemental feeder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*12–15 Isopods \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Laura's Got Worms + Exotics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48859533803677,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/4282\/4861\/files\/Screenshot2025-11-23at3.51.19PM.png?v=1788139630","url":"https:\/\/laurasgotworms.com\/products\/powder-orange-isopod-porcellionides-pruinosus","provider":"Laura's Got Worms + Exotics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}