Description
If you enjoy the treasure hunt of isopod keeping, Pineapple isopods will fit right in. They’re naturally shy, nocturnal, and reclusive, spending most of their time tucked beneath bark or leaf litter. When threatened, they roll into a tight ball which just adds to their armadillo-like charm.
These micro critters prefer stability and will thrive in an environment that supports their burrowing and humidity needs. Keep humidity consistent, not overly wet but never dry. Use rich, light, deep substrate. Provide plenty of leaf litter, bark, and hides. Maintain consistent, gentle ventilation.
Breed Rate: Slow
Origin: Spain
Adult Size: 6-8 mm, .6-.8 cm, .2-.35 in
Temperature: 70-80F
Habits: Moderately active, mostly nocturnal. They spend most of their time hidden in groups under bark or leaf litter. Can curl into an itty bitty adorable ball when threatened.
Husbandry: Arid to Semi-Arid with Mossy Humid Areas (50-70%), Well-Ventilated, 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, Soft-Bodied Plants, 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
