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Photo Credit: Nichie
Skirted wood louse
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Log InTaxonomy / ID
Type
Suggest editIsopod
Genus
Suggest editOniscus
Species
Suggest editOniscus Asellus
Morph
Suggest editfor the following morphs: Mardi Gras, Orange Mardi Gras, BC Maple, Ontario Maple, Nichie's Pied, Mocha, Pink Petals + others that remain unnamed
Trade Names
Suggest editMardi Gras, Orange Mardi Gras, BC Maple, Ontario Maple, Nichie's Pied, Mocha, Pink Petals
Difficulty
Suggest editIntermediate
Origin
Suggest editNative to Europe, Introduced internationally
Temperature
Suggest edit65° to 70° (does NOT handle temps above 80° that well and will completely stop breeding and will lead to an eventual crash)
Humidity
Suggest editdry side 50%. wet side 80%
Diet
Suggest editLeaf litter, lichens, moss, decaying organic matter, veggies (they Love carrots A TON)
Substrate
Suggest editPrimarily top soil. they prefer rather wet and saturated soil but be cautious as they don't like it soaking wet or muddy. they prefer ⅔ of their enclosure wet with the dry side more moist than dry. across the whole bin stick a finger into the soil, if it sticks somewhat to your finger it is wet enough for them
Care Notes
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