Porcellio werneri ‘Silverback’ isopods for sale
Porcellio werneri ‘Silverback’, isopod information
Origin: cultured morph.
Scientific name: Porcellio werneri
Variety name: Silverback
Basionym: N/A
Synonyms: N/A
Family: Porcellionidae
Common name: N/A
Porcellio werneri ‘Silverback’ is an oddball variety of the common Porcellio werneri isopod, with a white/transparent back, making this a very beautiful and unique isopod. Further, it has the same large size, and flat body as the common Porcellio werneri. Porcellio werneri ‘Silverback’ is an unusual looking isopod variety with an oval shape, a very broad and flat body and it is also a large species, measuring up to 2 cm long. It takes 8 to 12 months to establish a stable breeding colony. But 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.
€20,00 per 5x isopods
€70,00 : 10x isopods €105,00 : 15x isopods €170,00 : 25x isopods €325,00 : 50x isopods
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Porcellio werneri ‘Silverback’, 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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