Description
Subtle, earthy, and perfectly adapted to life below the surface. Troglodillo sp. “Soil” is an isopod that truly lives up to its name. With muted browns, grays, lavenders, and a matte, soil-like finish, this species blends seamlessly into its environment.
Troglodillo sp. “Soil” isopods are highly fossorial and rarely seen on the surface. They’re most active beneath substrate or under the cover of leaf litter. If you’re fascinated by what happens beneath the surface, this species is a perfect fit.
Breed Rate: Moderate
Origin: Vietnam
Adult Size: 12-16 mm, 1.2-1.6 cm, .5-.75 in
Temperature: 70-80F
Habits: Soil isopods prefer to huddle under flat bark or flat rock. They’ll perk up in shade and in “rainfall.”
Husbandry: High Humidity (70-90%), Damp Deep Substrate with Moisture Gradient, Offer Plenty of Cover like Flat/Cork Bark, Leaf Litter, Wood Rot, Limestone, and Seed Pods (Magnolia, Sweet Gum, Lotus)
Primary Diet: Decaying Organic Matter, Leaf Litter, and Wood Rot
Supplemental Diet: Fish Flakes, Dried Shrimp, Cuttlebone or Egg Shells, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Butternut Squash, Freeze-Dried Peas, Dried or Dead Insects, Zucchini, Cucumber, Commercial Food like Repashy Morning Wood
