{"product_id":"zebra-isopods-armadillidium-maculatum","title":"Zebra Isopods — Armadillidium maculatum","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey’re \u003cstrong\u003ehardy, moderately fast-breeding isopods\u003c\/strong\u003e that thrive in a \u003cstrong\u003esemi-arid environment\u003c\/strong\u003e with good ventilation, plenty of leaf litter, hiding places and access to moisture. Their bold black-and-white striping makes them a beautiful addition to bioactive enclosures and isopod collections. 🦓🖤\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌍 Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to the \u003cstrong\u003eMediterranean regions of southeastern France and western Italy\u003c\/strong\u003e, including the Ligurian coast. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent for semi-arid bioactive enclosures\u003c\/strong\u003e, provided they have access to a \u003cstrong\u003econsistently moist refuge\u003c\/strong\u003e while the rest of the enclosure remains on the drier side.\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\u003eone-third to one-half\u003c\/strong\u003e of the enclosure moist, with the remainder noticeably drier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🏜️ \u003cstrong\u003eSemi-arid enclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good ventilation and relatively dry surface conditions suit this Mediterranean species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍂 \u003cstrong\u003eFood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaf litter and decaying hardwood should be available at all times, with occasional vegetables and a small amount of protein.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🪵 \u003cstrong\u003eHides:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cork bark, bark flats and leaf litter provide excellent hiding places and moisture-retaining areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🦴 \u003cstrong\u003eCalcium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide a continuous calcium source such as cuttlebone or calcium carbonate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e18–25°C (65–77°F)\u003c\/strong\u003e is suitable for routine keeping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📏 \u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1.5–1.8 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\u003eZebra Isopods are a \u003cstrong\u003egreat choice for semi-arid and temperate bioactive enclosures\u003c\/strong\u003e. Their moisture gradient is especially important—the enclosure should \u003cstrong\u003enever be completely dry, but it also shouldn't be kept uniformly damp\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardy • Beautiful markings • Great display isopod • Excellent 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":48860861202589,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/4282\/4861\/files\/Zebra.png?v=1788197104","url":"https:\/\/laurasgotworms.com\/products\/zebra-isopods-armadillidium-maculatum","provider":"Laura's Got Worms + Exotics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}