Exuvium Isopods

Discover the hardiest, easiest-to-keep species that thrive even on the cooler side of room temperature (20°C / 68°F).

If you are setting up your first isopodarium / terrarium or looking to add a new clean-up crew to your room, you might be wondering if you need special heating equipment. The great news? You don’t! While some tropical isopods require extra warmth, many stunning European species are perfectly happy at standard room temperatures around 20°C (68°F). In fact, they naturally experience seasonal changes and prefer things on the cooler side. Browse below to find our favorite hardy, low-maintenance isopods that will thrive beautifully in your unheated setup.

✅ = Steady Breeders: These temperate species breed prolifically at standard room temperature.

⏳ = Seasonal Breeders: These Mediterranean species thrive perfectly at 20°C, but their breeding will naturally slow down until the warmer summer months.

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Armadillidium > Porcellio > Armadillo > Other isopods

Armadillidium isopods for Room temperature

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Armadillidium > Porcellio > Armadillo > Other isopods

Porcellio isopods for Room temperature

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Armadillidium > Porcellio > Armadillo > Other isopods

Armadillo isopods for Room temperature

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Armadillidium > Porcellio > Armadillo > Other isopods

Other isopods for Room temperature

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