Panda King

Cubaris sp.

Community credit: Species submitted by @xxbassxx.

Taxonomy / ID

Type

Isopod

Genus

Not listed

Species

sp.

Morph

Panda King

Trade Names

Not listed

Difficulty

Intermediate

Origin

Thailand and Vietnam

Temperature

70-75F

Humidity

High

Diet

Leaf litter, rot-wood, occasional pesticide free veggies such as carrots

Suggested by @nichie

Substrate

Deep detritus filled substrate with significant ground coverage (to hold humidity in) is preferred as this is a burrowing species.

Care Notes

Suggest an improvement

Panda Kings are fairly prolific for a Cubaris species. They are shy by nature and will readily conglobate when disturbed. Panda Kings are also largely fossorial, preferring to spend much of their time burrowed within the substrate. This species does not tolerate dry conditions well, making high humidity essential for long term culturing. However, adequate ventilation is equally important to prevent stagnant conditions within the enclosure. While Panda Kings can tolerate temperatures of 80°F, they generally thrive at temperatures between 70–75°F.

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