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Cristarmadillidium muricatum (European Spiny Pill Woodlouse) SALE ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Cristarmadillidium muricatum isopods for sale

Cristarmadillidium muricatum, european spiny woodlouse, isopods for sale, in stock, available
Cristarmadillidium muricatum with its characteristic spiny bumps is an amazing small-size isopod!

โ‚ฌ15,00 per 6x isopods

โ‚ฌ24,00 : x12+ isopods
โ‚ฌ45,00
: x25+ isopods
โ‚ฌ80,00
: x50+ isopods

โ‚ฌ120,00: x100+ isopods SALE
โ‚ฌ200,00: x200+ isopods SALE


Origin: Spain (Alicante, Valencia, Palma de Mallorca).
Scientific name: Cristarmadillidium muricatum
Basionym: Armadillidium muricatum
Synonyms (unaccepted): Armadillidium muricatum
Family: Armadillidae
Common name: European Spiny Pill Woodlouse; European Spiny Isopod; Crystal Pineapple Isopod; Pineapple Spiky.

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Cristarmadillidium muricatum – meaning the cristate Armadillidium – with its common name The European Spiny Pill Woodlouse, is a small-size isopod species from Spain. This species belongs to the spiny isopods group with unique morphological characteristics: their spiny appearance. It is a hardy and easy to breed isopod, on rotting white wood and decaying leaves.

Cristarmadillidium muricatum, isopod care

Size: adults may reach a length of 6 โ€“ 7 mm.
Activity: night; early morning.
Terrarium: keep ยฝ moist with moss, pieces of rotting white wood and also decaying leaves. Check out also our premium substrate.
Temperature: 17 โ€“ 30ยฐC; summer temperatures in Alicante may exceed 30ยฐC.
Humidity: 50 โ€“ 70%
Diet: fruits, veggies, greens, fish-food, decaying leaves, rotting white 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 donโ€™t forget a calcium source (cuttlefish bone, limestone & oyster seashell, limestone rock) to keep them healthy.
Difficulty: moderate.
Reproduction rate: fair.
Growth rate: normal to slow.

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FAQ

Do Cristarmadillidium muricatum require higher humidity than Armadillidium isopods?

No, just the same.

What is the role of spikes on isopods?

The spikes primarily serve a defensive purpose on isopods, deterring predators.

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