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Armadillidium saxivagum ‘Toffee’, isopod information > photos
Origin: Bosnia and Herzegovina; Croatia.
Scientific name: Armadillidium saxivagum
Basionym: —
Synonyms: none
Variety: Toffee (a hypomelanistic, light color form
Family: Armadillidae
Common name: Stone-roving Pill Woodlouse.
Introducing the Armadillidium saxivagum ‘Toffee’—a striking touch of warmth for your collection. This exclusive light color form is the result of a beautiful hypomelanistic mutation, offering a complete departure from the classic dark slate and brown tones typically associated with the wild-type A. saxivagum. It provides a completely fresh and highly sought-after aesthetic for isopod enthusiasts.
Hypomelanistic Base Color: Due to its hypomelanistic genetics, the traditional dark melanin production is drastically reduced. It is replaced by a beautifully semi-translucent, golden-sand and caramel-amber hue.
Contrasting Patterning: The classic Armadillidium rows of spots down the back remain intact, presenting as a creamy pale yellow that blends softly against the lighter body.
Frosted Skirt: One of the most eye-catching features of the ‘Toffee’ morph is the pale, translucent-white edging along the skirt. This crisp, bright outline creates a beautiful framing effect that makes the isopod pop brilliantly against darker substrates and leaf litter.
Size: adults may reach a length of 13 to 15 mm.
Activity: day; night; early morning.
Terrarium: keep ⅓ moist with moss, pieces of tree bark or cork bark, and also decaying leaves. Check out also our premium substrate and ultra premium substrate.
Temperature: 17 – 26°C
Humidity: 60 – 75%
Diet: fruits, veggies, greens, fish-food, decaying leaves, forest moss, lichen, white rotten wood, molting of invertebrates and reptiles. And 2x times a week provide a source of protein. Be sure to check out our Protein mix foods. Also don’t forget a calcium source (calcium triple boost, cuttlefish bone, limestone granules & oyster seashell, limestone rock) to keep them healthy.
Difficulty: easy.
Reproduction rate: fair to prolific; they have rather smaller broods, compared to other Armadillidium species.
Growth rate: normal to slow.
This stable, uniformly expressing line has been carefully isolated to showcase these striking hypomelanistic traits. Whether you are an avid collector hunting for rare, emerging genetics or a hobbyist wanting a visually unique display species, the Armadillidium saxivagum light form is an absolute standout. They retain the rugged, highly textured body shape characteristic of the species, but feature a refined, sweet color palette that instantly draws the eye.
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