6/16/2026, 7:58:20 AM

Photo Credit: Nichie
Skirted wood louse
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Log InTaxonomy / ID
Type
Isopod
Genus
Oniscus
Species
Oniscus Asellus
Morph
for the following morphs: Mardi Gras, Orange Mardi Gras, BC Maple, Ontario Maple, Nichie's Pied, Mocha, Pink Petals + others that remain unnamed
Trade Names
Mardi Gras, Orange Mardi Gras, BC Maple, Ontario Maple, Nichie's Pied, Mocha, Pink Petals
Difficulty
Intermediate
Origin
Native to Europe, Introduced internationally
Temperature
65° to 70° (does NOT handle temps above 80° that well and will completely stop breeding and will lead to an eventual crash)
Humidity
dry side 50%. wet side 80%
Diet
Leaf litter, lichens, moss, decaying organic matter, veggies (they Love carrots A TON)
Substrate
Primarily 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
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