Armadillidium flavoscutatum “Redhead”

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.