Armadillidium maculatum

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10 animals + 1 free in the breeding stock
For Isopod Boxes & Bioactive Terrariums
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Armadillidium maculatum – the classic zebra pill bug for the terrarium, featuring a distinctive black and white striped pattern. This species is particularly popular due to its striking appearance, ease of observation, and relatively straightforward care. It is well-suited for isopod boxes, terrariums, and structured bioactive terrarium setups.

What makes Armadillidium maculatum special:
– Zebra pattern: striking black and white striped pattern with high recognition value
– Pill bug: can roll up defensively when disturbed
– Easy to observe: an active and popular species for keepers looking for a decorative display animal
– Robust keeping: considered easy to keep and often recommended for beginners

Climate & Setup:
A humic substrate with leaves, white-rot wood, and hiding places has proven effective. A clear humidity gradient is useful: one corner remains permanently moist, while the rest of the area is kept moderately moist to rather dry. A moss corner or a similar moist retreat area is well-suited for this. Good ventilation remains important. A temperature range of about 22–26 °C is often used.

Feeding & Care:
The base consists of leaves and decaying wood. Additionally, fresh food such as zucchini or carrots can be offered regularly. Small amounts of protein and a permanent calcium source like cuttlebone are beneficial. Food scraps should be removed regularly.

Reproduction & Development:
Armadillidium maculatum is considered a robust and easy-to-breed species. Under constant conditions, the colony reliably builds up. Juveniles prefer to stay in the more humid areas of the terrarium setup and benefit from constant access to leaves, calcium, and hiding places.

Who this species is interesting for:
– for beginners looking for a robust pill bug
– for keepers who want a striking black and white isopod species
– for structured terrariums with a clear humidity zone and good ventilation
– for isopod keepers who value appearance, observability, and uncomplicated care

Matching Accessories:
For clean feeding and structured keeping, depending on the terrarium setup, an isopod dish, double isopod dish, or a suitable BioFaunaCube are suitable.

Experience	Humidity	Temperature
★★☆☆☆	Humidity gradient with moist zone	22–26 °C

For a clean start, an isopod box with quadruple ventilation, the isopod starter set, a fixed feeding place with an isopod dish, as well as premium isopod food and food & minerals for invertebrates are suitable.

Care & Usage Instructions

This offer concerns live isopods for terrarium keeping. Animals are living organisms; appearance, size, and activity may vary slightly depending on species, age, temperature, and transport.

The suitability for the respective keeping, humidity, temperature, ventilation, and cohabitation is the responsibility of the keeper. Please check the animals promptly upon receipt and place them in a prepared, suitable box or terrarium.

Not for human consumption. Keep out of reach of children. Use only for the intended terrarium keeping.

Is Armadillidium maculatum suitable for beginners?

Yes, the zebra pill bug is generally considered robust and easy to keep, provided that humidity zone, ventilation, and basic care are right.

What does Armadillidium maculatum eat?

The basis is leaves and decaying wood. Additionally, fresh food, protein, and calcium are suitable.

What kind of keeping is sensible?

A well-ventilated terrarium setup with humic substrate, leaves, wood, hiding places, and a permanently moist corner, with the rest of the area moderately moist to drier, is sensible.

How fast does the species reproduce?

Armadillidium maculatum is considered an easy-to-breed species. How quickly the colony grows depends on temperature, food, and keeping conditions.