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Common Rough woodlouse
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Log InTaxonomy / ID
Type
Suggest editIsopod
Genus
Suggest editPorcellio
Species
Suggest editPorcellio scaber
Morph
Suggest editAny
Trade Names
Suggest editScaber & various morph names
Difficulty
Suggest editBeginner
Origin
Suggest editNative to Europe, Introduced Internationally
Temperature
Suggest edit70° to 80° (can tolerate lower temps but breed and keep best in warmer temps)
Humidity
Suggest edit60% on the dry side, 80% on the wet side
Diet
Suggest editleaf litter, lichen, moss, Protiens, veggies
Substrate
Suggest editTopsoil with rotwood, some moss and leaves mixed in
Care Notes
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