Porcellio flavocinctus “Caramel”

Porcellio flavocinctus “Caramel” – Exclusive Isopod for collectors

Porcellio flavocinctus “Caramel” is one of the particularly exciting novelties in the Isopod hobby. This unusual color form originally comes from Southern Spain and with its warm caramel-colored markings it is of great interest to terrarium keepers and collectors.

The animals have an intense caramel brown basic colorationwhich can vary from light to darker shades of brown depending on the animal. This makes a group look particularly lively and varied in the terrarium. At the same time, many animals have light segment edgeswhich gives the body an additional structured appearance. It is precisely this combination of color and contrast that makes these Isopods a real eye-catcher.

With a body size of about 1.8 to 2.2 cm belongs to Porcellio flavocinctus “Caramel” to the large Porcellio species. At the same time, the animals show a active behavior and are therefore frequently on the move in the terrarium. This makes them particularly easy to observe.

A classic isopod terrarium is suitable for keeping a classic isopod terrarium as well as a well-ventilated plastic box. A container from about 5 to 10 liters volume is sufficient for a small group. Nevertheless, stable breeding groups develop much better in larger tanks with plenty of structure.

The recommended substrate is nutrient-rich substrate from forest humus, leaves and white rotten wood. In addition, a generous Foliage layer lie on the substrate. On the one hand, it serves as food and on the other hand, it offers numerous hiding places.

As this species originates from Mediterranean regions regions, it prefers a rather dry environment with a moist corner. This allows the animals to choose the right area at any time. At the same time, the terrarium should be well ventilated so that no stale air forms.

Temperatures can vary between 20 and 26 °C lie. In this area, the animals usually show particularly active behavior and reproduce reliably.

Like many other Isopods, also Porcellio flavocinctus “Caramel” a source of calcium for the construction of the tank. Therefore, always cuttlefish or crushed eggshell should be present in the terrarium.

The main food sources are rotten leaves and white rotten woodbut the animals also like to eat vegetables vegetables, flowers or special isopod food to. This allows you to create a varied diet.

Due to their special coloringtheir active lifestyle and their novelty status in the hobby is Porcellio flavocinctus “Caramel” is a particularly exciting Isopod for terrarium keepers and collectors and at the same time brings a warm, Mediterranean atmosphere to any Isopod terrarium.