

Armadillo officinalis “Pink”
6,00€ – 25,00€
Discover the Armadillo officinalis “Pink” isopod! 🌸 Its striking pink color makes it a unique addition to your terrarium. It helps maintain a healthy ecosystem by decomposing organic matter. Easy to care for and perfect for terrariums and paludariums!
Technical Data Sheet – Armadillo officinalis “Pink”
Common Name: Armadillo “Pink” Isopod
Scientific Name: Armadillo officinalis “Pink”
Family: Armadillidiidae
Origin: Europe, especially Mediterranean regions
Size: 1 to 2 cm long
Color: Light to deep pink, giving it its characteristic name
Shape: Robust and compact body with visible segments. Rolls into a sphere when threatened.
Lifespan: Around 2 years under optimal conditions
Ideal Temperature: 18-24°C
Ideal Humidity: 70-85%
Diet: Omnivorous; feeds on decomposing organic matter, such as dry leaves, dead wood, and plant remains. Also accepts commercial isopod food.
Use in Terrariums: Ideal for terrariums and paludariums, helping decompose organic matter and contributing to the ecosystem’s nutrient cycle.
Behavior: Peaceful and social, grouping in humid and dark areas.
Reproduction: Reproduces by parthenogenesis, meaning females can reproduce without males.
Special Care: Maintain a humid environment with sufficient decomposing organic material. Avoid high temperatures and provide dark, cool hiding spots.
Benefits: Apart from its role in the terrarium ecosystem, it adds a unique aesthetic appeal with its pink coloration.
Non-Toxic to: Reptiles, amphibians, and other arthropods.
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