Armadillidium flavoscutatum “Redhead”
Price range: 4,00€ through 15,00€
Discover spectacular Armadillidium flavoscutatum “Redhead”, an exotic isopod with a vivid reddish head and dark body. Perfect for bioactive terrariums, it maintains ecosystem balance by consuming organic waste, fungi, and biofilm. Hardy, active and perfect for beginners and collectors.
Technical Sheet – Armadillidium flavoscutatum “Redhead”
- Scientific name: Armadillidium flavoscutatum
- Common name: Redhead Isopod
- Family: Armadillidiidae
- Origin: Europe / Mediterranean regions
- Size: 1.2 – 1.8 cm
- Lifespan: 2 – 3 years
- Difficulty level: Easy – Intermediate
Description
Armadillidium flavoscutatum “Redhead” is a striking isopod variety known for its dark body contrasted with a vivid reddish head. It is a robust species capable of rolling into a perfect ball for protection. Highly valued in bioactive setups for its activity and resilience.
Care Parameters
- Ideal temperature: 20 – 26°C
- Humidity: Medium
- Moist zone: Required
- Ventilation: Medium – high
- Substrate: Organic-rich soil with calcium sources
- Calcium requirement: High
Feeding
Detritivorous omnivore feeding on:
- Dry leaf litter
- Decaying wood
- Moss
- Vegetables
- Fish food / protein supplements
- Calcium sources (cuttlebone, eggshells)
Behavior
Calm, nocturnal, and active in humid environments. It adapts well and reproduces steadily under stable conditions, making it suitable for beginners and advanced keepers.
Breeding
- Type: Sexual
- Difficulty: Medium
- Offspring: Moderate number
- Growth rate: Medium
Bioactive Use
Excellent clean-up crew for:
- Bioactive terrariums
- Paludariums
- Humid tropical setups
Helps decompose organic waste, fungi, and biofilm, maintaining ecosystem balance.
Recommendations
Provide a humidity gradient with both dry and moist areas. Regular calcium supplementation ensures healthy molting and strong exoskeleton development.
| Options | 1 unit, 5 units |
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