What isopod species is right for you?

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What isopod species is right for you? From Rubber Duckies to Dwarf Whites, there are a lot of isopods to choose from! Here are our recommendations for some common reasons to keep them:

For a bioactive enclosure, our picks are dwarf whites (Trichorhina tomentosa), and Porcellionides pruinosis are both great picks! P. pruinosis in particular handles a wide variety of environments well, making it a great choice for dryer enclosures as well!

As many bioactive keepers know, isopods will often become snacks for the reptiles or amphibians they live with. Some species are actually well-suited for being feeders! Porcellio dilatatus (giant canyon) and Porcellio laevis (dairy cow) are both very prolific and a colony can be set up with the intention of pulling from it to feed a reptile. Dwarf whites can also be used for micro geckos and dart frogs!

Finally, for those interesting in keeping these little guys as a terrarium pet, Porcellio scaber, Cubaris species, and Armadillidium species come in many interesting colors, and are all fun to watch!

What are your favorite isopod species? Tell us in the comments!