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Porcellio werneri (Greek Shield Isopod)

Porcellio werneri isopods for sale

Porcellio werneri isopods for sale, woodlouse, in stock, available
Porcellio werneri is one of the most impressive flat and large size isopods.

Porcellio werneri, isopod information

Origin: Greece
Scientific name: Porcellio werneri
Basionym: N/A
Synonyms: N/A
Family: Porcellionidae
Common name: Werner’s Woodlouse, Greek Shield Isopod, Pancake isopod.

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Porcellio werneri is a large sized, flat bodied isopod native to Greece. It is an unusual looking isopod species with an oval shape, a very broad and flat body and it is also a large species, measuring up to 2 cm long. Its color is dark gray, almost black with a white skirt. Once the colony is established it proves to be a non demanding species to keep and breed, and it’s also moderately prolific.

Truly a magnificent isopod species, it stays constantly high in my top 10 list of most favorite isopods.
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€18,00 per 5x isopods

Porcellio werneri, isopod care

Size: adults may reach a length of 20 mm.
Activity: night; early morning.
Terrarium: keep ⅓ moist with moss, pieces of rotting white wood and also decaying leaves. Sufficient air flow and adequate ventilation is crucial for this isopod species. They also require more space because adult males may be territorial and may fight with other males. A 12 liter tub should be enough for a starter colony and a 25 liter tub for a large colony. Check out also our premium substrate.
Temperature: 17 – 26°C
Humidity: 50 – 65%; they are not like the spanish Porcellios that require an extremely dry setup.
Diet: fruits, veggies, greens, fish-food, forest moss, lichen, 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. They prefer less fresh leaves. Also don’t forget a calcium source (cuttlefish bone, limestone & oyster seashell, limestone rock) to keep them healthy.
Difficulty: moderate.
Reproduction rate: moderate; seasonal breeders.
Growth rate: normal.

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