{"product_id":"snow-white-isopod-porcellio-laevis","title":"Snow White Isopod — Porcellio laevis","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e🤍 Snow White Isopods — \u003cem\u003ePorcellio laevis\u003c\/em\u003e “Snow White”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey’re \u003cstrong\u003ehardy, highly prolific breeders\u003c\/strong\u003e and thrive in a \u003cstrong\u003emoderately humid environment\u003c\/strong\u003e with good ventilation, plenty of leaf litter, decaying hardwood and access to moisture. Their striking pure-white colouring makes them a beautiful display isopod as well as an excellent clean-up crew and supplemental 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\u003ePorcellio laevis\u003c\/em\u003e is associated with \u003cstrong\u003eNorth Africa and the Mediterranean region\u003c\/strong\u003e and has become widespread in many parts of the world. The \u003cstrong\u003eSnow White is a captive-bred colour morph\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than a separate species or wild locality. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent for humid to moderately dry bioactive enclosures\u003c\/strong\u003e, provided they have access to a \u003cstrong\u003econsistently moist refuge\u003c\/strong\u003e while the remainder of the enclosure is allowed to stay drier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA good setup is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eMoisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintain a clear moisture gradient, with a damp area available at all times and the remainder of the enclosure less moist. Avoid keeping the entire enclosure saturated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate humidity with good ventilation works well. Around \u003cstrong\u003e50–70% ambient humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e is commonly recommended. \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 always be available. Supplement with vegetables and \u003cstrong\u003eprotein-rich foods\u003c\/strong\u003e such as fish flakes, dried shrimp or suitable isopod food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🪵 \u003cstrong\u003eHides:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cork bark, decaying wood and a generous layer of leaf litter provide shelter and help maintain the moisture gradient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🦴 \u003cstrong\u003eCalcium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide a constant calcium source such as \u003cstrong\u003ecuttlebone, crushed eggshell or calcium carbonate\u003c\/strong\u003e to support healthy growth and moulting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e20–26°C (68–79°F)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a good general range. \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\u003e2 cm (¾ inch)\u003c\/strong\u003e, with some individuals reaching around \u003cstrong\u003e2.5 cm\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\u003eSnow White Isopods are \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent beginner-friendly isopods\u003c\/strong\u003e because they are adaptable, active and reproduce readily. Like other \u003cem\u003ePorcellio laevis\u003c\/em\u003e, they have a strong appetite and benefit from regular supplemental protein, particularly in larger, growing colonies. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardy • Fast breeding • Striking white colour • Great clean-up crew • Nutritious supplemental feeder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*12–15 Isopods \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Laura's Got Worms + Exotics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48860806545565,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/4282\/4861\/files\/Powerwhite.png?v=1788194789","url":"https:\/\/laurasgotworms.com\/products\/snow-white-isopod-porcellio-laevis","provider":"Laura's Got Worms + Exotics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}