Porcellio laevis “Orange”

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Benefits at a Glance

10 animals + 1 free to start with
For Isopod Boxes & Bioactive Terrariums
Great addition to your floor police

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10 + 1 Free

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Porcellio laevis “Orange” – robust isopod for the terrarium with a strong orange coloration and active lifestyle. This morph is particularly popular because it looks striking, is easy to observe, and is considered relatively easy to care for. It is well-suited for isopod boxes, terrariums, and structured breeding setups.

What makes Porcellio laevis “Orange” special:
– Striking color variant: vibrant orange with high recognition value
– Robust keeping: considered adaptable and easy to maintain
– Active and easy to observe: an interesting species for keepers who want to experience visible activity in their terrarium setup
– Prolific breeder: under suitable conditions, the colony will reliably establish itself

Climate & Setup:
A humic substrate with leaves, white-rotted wood, and hiding places has proven effective. A humidity gradient is advisable: one corner remains permanently moist, while the rest of the area is kept only slightly moist to rather dry. Good ventilation remains important. A suitable temperature range for the terrarium setup is approximately 22–27 °C.

Feeding & Care:
The basis consists of leaves and rotten wood. Additionally, some fresh food can be offered regularly. As Porcellio laevis is considered rather fond of protein, a small protein source is beneficial. A continuous calcium source like cuttlebone should also be present. Please remove food remains regularly.

Reproduction & Development:
Porcellio laevis “Orange” is considered a prolific and robust morph. Under constant conditions, the colony grows quickly. How fast the animals develop depends heavily on temperature, food, and keeping conditions.

Who this species is interesting for:
– for beginners looking for a robust isopod species
– for keepers who want a striking orange morph
– for structured isopod terrarium setups with a clear humidity zone and good ventilation
– for breeding approaches with an active and prolific species

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

Experience	Humidity	Temperature
★★☆☆☆	moist zone + rest of area rather dry	22–27 °C

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

Care & Usage Instructions

This offer is for 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 Porcellio laevis “Orange” suitable for beginners?

Yes, the species is generally considered robust, active, and easy to maintain, provided the humidity zone, ventilation, and food supply are adequate.

What does Porcellio laevis “Orange” eat?

The basic diet consists of leaves and rotten wood. Additionally, fresh food, protein, and calcium are suitable.

What kind of housing is recommended?

A well-ventilated terrarium setup with humic substrate, leaves, wood, and a consistently moist corner, with the rest of the area being rather dry, is recommended.

How fast does the species reproduce?

Porcellio laevis “Orange” is considered a prolific breeder. However, how quickly the colony develops depends heavily on temperature, food, and keeping conditions.