Cristarmadillidium muricatum isopods for sale
Cristarmadillidium muricatum, isopod information > FAQ
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.
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.
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Cristarmadillidium muricatum, isopod care
Size: adults may reach a length of 6 – 7 mm.
Activity: night; early morning.
Terrarium: keep ½ moist with moss, pieces of rotting white wood and also decaying leaves. Check out also our premium substrate.
Temperature: 17 – 30°C; summer temperatures in Alicante may exceed 30°C.
Humidity: 50 – 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 don’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.
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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