Cubaris spec. “Panda King”
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Cubaris sp. “Panda King”
The Panda King isopods originate from the tropical limestone forests of Vietnam and Thailand. With their compact body size of 10–15 mm and their high-contrast black and white pattern, they resemble small panda heads. During the day, they hide under leaves or pieces of bark, and in the evening, they display their lively activity.
Climate & Facilities:
Maintain a constant temperature between 23°C and 28°C and a high humidity of 70%–90%. A well-ventilated terrarium with a humid corner and a slightly drier zone provides the woodlice with their ideal microclimate. A 5 cm layer of forest soil, leaves, and white-rotting wood is suitable as a substrate.
Feeding & Care:
Cubaris sp. "Panda King" enjoys nibbling on dead leaves, rotten wood, and fresh vegetables like zucchini or carrots. Supplement their diet with dried Gammarus or fish flakes for sufficient protein. Crushed cuttlefish bones or eggshells in the substrate provide important calcium building blocks for a strong shell.
Reproduction & Growth:
Females reach sexual maturity after just 3–4 months and can then lay clutches of 15–25 young isopods. After about six weeks, the young hatch and quickly display their characteristic pattern. They reach full adulthood in around 5–6 months.
| Experience | Humidity | temperature |
|---|---|---|
| ★★☆☆☆ | 70–90% RH | 23–28 °C |
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