Armadillidium granulatum “Soft Orange”

Armadillidium granulatum “Soft Orange” – Warm colors for your bioactive setup

Armadillidium granulatum “Soft Orange” is a particularly attractive color form of the well-known woodlouse Armadillidium granulatum. The animals originally come from the Mediterranean regionwhere they live in warm and rather dry regions. Their warm, orange-colored markings make them one of the more conspicuous isopod species in the terrarium hobby.

The basic coloration of this color variant shows a soft orange to beigewhich is accompanied by lighter segment edges. This creates a very harmonious appearance that is clearly different from the wild-colored form. The animals are therefore particularly decorative and add color to any isopod terrarium.

With a size of approx. 2.0 to 2.5 cm counts Armadillidium granulatum “Soft Orange” belongs to the medium-sized woodlice species. Like all woodlice of the genus Armadillidium in case of danger the animals can roll up into a closed ball in case of dangerwhich offers them additional protection.

Suitable for keeping isopods isopod terrarium or a larger plastic box with sufficient ventilation. A container from about 5 liters volume may be sufficient for a small breeding group. It is important to provide a varied setup with leaves, white rotten wood, moss and pieces of barkso that the animals have enough places to hide.

A suitable substrate is nutrient-rich substrate from forest humus, leaves and wood components. A thick Leaf layer on the substrate is particularly important as it serves both as food and protection.

They are best kept at temperatures between 20 and 26 °C. The terrarium should not permanently too moist be. An area with slightly damp moss and a rather dry part of the ground is ideal. This allows the animals to choose the right place for themselves.

Like many isopod species Armadillidium granulatum “Soft Orange” a source of calcium for building up the shell. Cuttlefish shells or crushed eggshells are particularly suitable for this.

The main food sources are Foliage and white rotten woodthat is in the substrate. The animals also like to take vegetables, flowers or special isopod food to.

Its beautiful coloring, robust nature and easy maintenance make Armadillidium granulatum “Soft Orange” is ideal for beginners and experienced terrarium keepers alike and at the same time adds a warm color accent to any isopod tank.