Porcellio scaber "Lava"

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Benefits at a Glance

10 animals + 1 free of charge for breeding
For Isopod Boxes & Bioactive Terrariums
Great addition for your floor police

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Porcellio scaber "Lava" – robust isopod for terrariums with striking orange and black markings. This captive-bred morph of Porcellio scaber is particularly popular because of its eye-catching appearance, ease of observation, and reputation for being relatively easy to care for. It is well-suited for isopod boxes, terrariums, and bioactive terrarium setups.

What makes Porcellio scaber "Lava" special:
– Striking Lava markings: dark base color with orange to reddish areas
– Robust care: considered adaptable and beginner-friendly
– Easy to observe: an active species for keepers who want to see something lively in their terrarium setup
– Suitable for bioactive terrarium setups: also interesting as a clean-up crew in appropriate terrariums

Climate & Setup:
A humid base substrate with leaves, white-rotted wood, and hiding places has proven effective. A moisture gradient is beneficial: one corner remains slightly to moderately moist, while the rest of the area is kept drier. Good ventilation remains important. The terrarium setup can be maintained at a reasonable temperature range of approximately 18–26 °C.

Feeding & Care:
Leaves, rotten wood, and plant matter form the basis of their diet. Supplementing with fresh food such as zucchini, carrots, or sweet potato can be offered regularly. A small protein source and a permanent calcium source like cuttlebone are beneficial. Food remains should be removed regularly.

Reproduction & Development:
Porcellio scaber "Lava" is considered reliable and easy to breed. Under stable conditions, the colony grows steadily. Reproduction in a visible keeping environment is usually described as moderate to rapid, although detailed figures may vary.

Who this species is interesting for:
– for beginners looking for a robust isopod species
– for keepers who want a striking orange and black morph
– for structured isopod terrarium setups with a clear moisture zone and good ventilation
– for bioactive terrariums with moderate to semi-humid conditions

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
★☆☆☆☆	moderately moist with dry zone	18–26 °C

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

Care & Usage Instructions

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

The suitability for specific keeping conditions, 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 scaber "Lava" suitable for beginners?

Yes, the species is generally considered robust, tolerant, and easy to keep if moisture gradient, ventilation, and food supply are adequate.

What does Porcellio scaber "Lava" eat?

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

What kind of keeping is sensible?

A well-ventilated terrarium setup with humid substrate, leaves, wood, and a moderately moist corner with a generally drier remaining area is sensible.

How fast does the species reproduce?

Porcellio scaber "Lava" is considered reliably prolific. How quickly the colony grows, however, strongly depends on temperature, food, and keeping conditions.