Troglodillo “Soil”

4,00€

Meet the Troglodillo Soil isopod – hardy, active, and wild-looking! A perfect fit for bioactive terrariums, it keeps your setup clean while adding real movement and charm. Super easy to care for, making it a great choice for beginners and seasoned keepers alike. A must for any living habitat!

🪲 Technical Sheet – Troglodillo Soil Isopod

Common name: Troglodillo Soil
Scientific name: Possibly Armadillidium sp. (variety not formally described)
Origin: Europe (likely Iberian or Central European)
Adult size: 1.2 – 1.6 cm
Coloration: Dark brown to black, earthy look with rough texture
Lifespan: 1.5 – 2 years
Reproduction: Sexual, ovoviviparous (young are born live from the female’s marsupium)
Care level: Easy – ideal for beginners

🌿 Habitat and care

Type of enclosure: Humid or bioactive terrariums
Ideal temperature: 20 – 25 °C (68–77 °F)
Humidity: High (70 – 90%), optional dry areas
Ventilation: Medium to low
Substrate: Mix of coco fiber, crushed dry leaves, sphagnum moss, bark, and calcium (eggshell or cuttlebone)

🍂 Feeding

Main diet: Decomposing plant matter (dry leaves, rotten wood)
Supplements: Vegetables (zucchini, carrot, cucumber), fish flakes, calcium
Feeding frequency: 1–2 times per week

🛡️ Benefits and uses

Great as a clean-up crew in bioactive setups
Tolerates a variety of conditions
Perfect for cohabitation with reptiles, amphibians, or medium-sized invertebrates
Adds natural movement and life to your terrarium