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Porcellio silvestrii ‘Dalmatian (Dalmatian Silvestri’s Woodlouse)

Porcellio silvestrii ‘Dalmatian’, isopods for sale

Porcellio silvestrii dalmatian, silvestri, isopods for sale, in stock, available
Porcellio silvestrii ‘Dalmatian’ is the dalmatian phenotype expression of the common Porcellio silvestrii isopod.

Origin: distinct dalmatian variety of the common Porcellio silvestrii.
Scientific name: Porcellio silvestrii
Trade name: Dalmatian
Basionym: —
Synonyms (unaccepted): Porcellio curvisetosus, Porcellio monticola silvestrii, Porcellio perplexus..
Family: Porcellionidae
Common name: Dalmatian Silvestri’s Woodlouse.

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Porcellio silvestrii ‘Dalmatian’ is the dalmatian variety of the common Porcellio silvestrii isopods. The dalmatian phenotype is pretty uncommon in nature and only a few species have developed it. As with the common Porcellio silvestrii isopods, these are equally not extremely difficult to keep, if you keep them a bit drier.

Unfortunately, we still see the common Porcellio silvestrii written with one ” i “, which is incorrect.

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Porcellio silvestrii ‘Orange’, isopod care

Size: adults may reach a length of 25 mm.
Activity: day; night; early morning.
Terrarium: keep only ⅕ moist with moss, pieces of tree bark or cork bark and also decaying leaves. Porcellio silvestrii ‘Dalmatian’ 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: 14 – 26°C
Humidity: 50 – 60%
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: moderately prolific.
Growth rate: normal to fast.
Lifespan: 2 to 2,5 years. Sexual maturity is reached after 4 to 6 months.

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