Description
The Armadillo tuberculatus “Spiky Armadillo” isopod is recognized for the raised bumps and textured plates that give it a rugged, stone-like appearance.
Armadillo isopods are largely reclusive and prefer to stay burrowed or hidden under leaf litter and bark. They’re affectionately titled, “A Box of Dirt.” As they get comfortable, they may explore the surface in search of decaying plant matter and biofilm, but don’t count on any sort of display antics. Like other Armadillo species, they are capable of rolling into a tight ball when threatened.
Breed Rate: Slow
Origin: Mediterranean regions of Balkan, Greece, Spain, North Africa
Adult Size: 8-10 mm, .8-1 cm, .3-.4 in
Temperature: 65-80F
Habits: Docile, slow-moving terrestrial explorers that frequently graze under the cover of bark or leaf litter. Can roll into a tight ball when disturbed.
Husbandry: Moderate Humidity (45-65%) with Distinct Dry to Humid Zones, Well-Ventilated, Soil 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
