Oniscus asellus isopods for sale
Oniscus asellus information
Origin: West and North Europe
Scientific name: Oniscus asellus
Synonyms (unaccepted): Oniscus affinis, Oniscus fossr, Oniscus lamperti, Oniscus languidus, Oniscus murarius, Oniscus murarius var. nodulosus, Oniscus nodulosus and many more.
Family: Oniscidae
Common name: Skirted Woodlouse
Oniscus asellus is a medium to large isopod that is easy to care for. They are hardy and adaptable but rather shy. With large numbers however they tend to be more active.
Price:
€11,00 : 20x isopods
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Listed for sale are mixed size juvenile CB isopods.
Oniscus asellus care
Size: adults reach a length of 16 mm up to 20 mm (varies by locality).
Terrarium: keep ½ moist with sphagnum moss and a piece of rotting white wood underneath. Oniscus asellus isopods will burrow into the substrate if it’s deep, but that’s not a prerequisite.
Temperature: 15 – 25°C; they prefer it cooler.
Humidity: 60 – 75%; but are also drought tolerant.
Activity: night; early morning
Diet: fruits, veggies, greens, fish-food, decaying leaves, rotting white wood, molting of invertebrates and reptiles, pollen. And 2x times a week provide a source of protein. Be sure to check out our Protein mix foods. They are not picky eaters; they have an average feeding response.
Difficulty: easy
Reproduction rate: fair; not fast breeders.
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