Porcellio laevis black

Technical Data Sheet – Porcellio laevis Black

Common Name: Isopod Porcellio laevis Black
Scientific Name: Porcellio laevis
Family: Armadillidiidae
Size: 2.5 to 3.5 cm long
Coloration: Glossy black, without markings or patterns, with a smooth and uniform surface.
Lifespan: 2 to 3 years
Habitat: Moist soil, leaf litter, and bark substrate, ideal for tropical terrariums.
Ideal Temperature: 18-22°C
Ideal Humidity: 60-80%
Diet: Omnivorous, feeding on decaying plant material (leaves, wood) and organic waste.
Reproduction: Ovoviviparous, with a gestation period of 3-4 weeks. The young are born fully developed and initially white.
Care:

• Maintain a humid environment but avoid excess water.

• Provide a suitable substrate such as coconut fiber or well-aerated soil.

• Offer a varied diet, including dried leaves, fresh fruits, vegetables, and a calcium source.
  Benefits in Terrariums:

• Helps decompose organic matter, keeping the substrate clean.

• Contributes to a healthy and balanced ecosystem.

• Peaceful species that coexists well with other terrarium inhabitants.