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Porcellio ornatus "Yellow"

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10 animals + 1 free when mating
For isopod bins & bioactive terrariums
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Porcellio ornatus "Yellow" – large isopod for the terrarium with high-contrast yellow markings and a very active lifestyle. This striking Porcellio ornatus line is particularly popular because it is clearly visible, frequently active on the surface, and proves to be robust and durable under suitable conditions. It is suitable for isopod boxes, dry terrariums, and structured bioactive terrarium setups.

What makes Porcellio ornatus "Yellow" special:
– Striking yellow coloration: dark base body with clearly visible yellow markings
– Large, prominent species: appears very conspicuous and easy to observe in the terrarium setup
– Very active: frequently seen on the surface or climbing during the day
– Interesting for dry to semi-dry terrarium setups: also suitable as a clean-up crew in appropriate terrariums

Climate & Setup:
A humic substrate with leaf litter, white-rotted wood, and hiding places like cork or bark has proven successful. A moisture gradient is sensible: one corner remains permanently slightly moist, while the rest of the area is kept rather dry to moderately moist. Good ventilation is important. A sensible temperature range for the terrarium setup is approximately 20–26 °C.

Feeding & Care:
The diet consists of leaf litter, rotten wood, and plant-based food. Regularly supplementing with fresh food such as zucchini, carrots, or sweet potatoes can be beneficial. For stable development, a small protein source and a permanent calcium source like cuttlebone are advisable. Food remnants should be removed regularly.

Reproduction & Development:
Porcellio ornatus "Yellow" is considered durable and reliably breedable under suitable conditions. For a stable colony, a clean moisture gradient, sufficient calcium, protein, and good air circulation are particularly important. How quickly the colony develops depends significantly on temperature, food, and the terrarium setup.

Who this species is interesting for:
– for keepers looking for a large and striking ornamental isopod
– for dry to semi-dry terrarium setups with good ventilation
– for isopod keepers who prefer an active, visible species
– for structured terrariums with a clear moisture zone

Suitable 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
★★☆☆☆	rather dry to moderately moist with a moist corner	20–26 °C

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

Care & Usage Instructions

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

Suitability for specific 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 suitable for human consumption. Keep out of reach of children. Use only for the intended terraristic keeping.

Is Porcellio ornatus "Yellow" suitable for beginners?

The species is generally considered durable if ventilation, moisture gradient, and protein and calcium supply are adequate.

What does Porcellio ornatus "Yellow" eat?

The basic diet consists of leaf litter and rotten wood. Fresh food, protein, and calcium are suitable supplements.

What kind of keeping is sensible?

A well-ventilated terrarium setup with humic substrate, leaf litter, wood, and a slightly moist corner, with the rest of the area being rather dry, is sensible.

How quickly does the species reproduce?

Porcellio ornatus "Yellow" can be reliably bred under suitable conditions. However, how quickly the colony grows strongly depends on climate, food, and the stability of the terrarium setup.