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Armadillidium Maculatum – “Zebra” isopod

Price range: $12.00 through $40.00

Armadillidium maculatum, better known as the “Zebra” isopod, is one of the most eye-catching species in the hobby. With crisp black and white banding across their bodies, they look almost like tiny, armored zebras roaming your enclosure.

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Description

Zebras aren’t just popular because of their appearance, they’re also notably active, terrestrial, and visible compared to many other isopods. They explore, graze, and interact with their environment, which makes them a great display species.

Zebras are beginner-friendly thanks to their adaptability and resilience, but can be sensitive to high humidity. A simple, well-balanced setup will keep them thriving.

Breed Rate: Moderate
Origin: France
Adult Size: 15-18 mm, 1.5-1.8 cm, .5-.75 in
Temperature: 70-80F
Habits: Active, Terrestrial Diurnal Explorers. Will roll into a ball when threatened.
Husbandry: Semi-Arid to Temperate Humidity (30-40%), 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

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