Philosciidae spec. “North Thailand”
Origin:
North Thailand
Temperature:
16-23 °C
Size:
up to 1,1 cm
Behaviour:
I barely find Philosciidae spec. “North Thailand” under an egg carton or under a piece of bark. This is very untypical in comparison to other species of woodlice that we breed. They run around the box and investigate everything that gets in their way. So it’s not surprising that they can be used very well as clean-up crew. I can imagine that a predator’s area of operation is rather unsuitable because of their carefree nature, but perhaps their behaviour changes when danger strikes.
Breeding:
The breeding is quite simple and fast. Therefore I can recommend this species to every beginner. They can also be used for socializing or as clean-up crew. The propagation rate is relatively high and you will quickly have a considerable group together. The development time takes about 3-4 months depending on temperature and food supply.
Special Features:
Tip: They are a great species, that are a size which is somewhere between the white isopods (Trichorhina tomentosa) and the Cuban isopods (Porcellionides pruinosus). Therefore, they have a large area for activity with a slightly lower propagation rate. The food offer should be varied as with all isopods. However, we do not notice any special preferences.
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