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Common Rough woodlouse
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Log InTaxonomy / ID
Type
Isopod
Genus
Porcellio
Species
Porcellio scaber
Morph
Any
Trade Names
Scaber & various morph names
Difficulty
Beginner
Origin
Native to Europe, Introduced Internationally
Temperature
70° to 80° (can tolerate lower temps but breed and keep best in warmer temps)
Humidity
60% on the dry side, 80% on the wet side
Diet
leaf litter, lichen, moss, Protiens, veggies
Substrate
Topsoil with rotwood, some moss and leaves mixed in
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