Exuvium Isopods

Size: Porcellio haasi ‘High Yellow’ isopods have a quite long body and the adults can reach a length of 20 mm. Including the uropods they may reach an impressive length of 32 mm!
Activity: daytime; early morning; nighttime.
Terrarium: keep only ⅕  moist with moss, pieces of tree bark or cork bark and also decaying leaves. Porcellio haasi ‘High Yellow’ isopods require a much drier setup, good air flow and adequate ventilation. It’s a social Porcellio species that when established, breeds well. Check out also our premium substrate and ultra premium substrate.
Temperature: 18 – 28°C
Humidity: 45 – 55%; they can’t tolerate high humidity.
Diet: fruits, veggies, greens, fish-food, forest moss, lichen, gammarus shrimp, decaying leaves, white rotten wood, mushrooms, 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 & oyster seashell, limestone rock) to keep them healthy.
Difficulty: moderate.
Reproduction rate: prolific; seasonal breeders.
Growth rate: normal.
Lifespan: 2 to 2,5 years. Sexual maturity is reached after 4 to 6 months.