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Keeping report
Porcellio scaber "orange"
Porcellio scaber "orange"
Porcellio scaber "orange"
OriginCosmopolitan, cultivated form that does not occur in nature
Temperature18-23 °C
Sizeup to 1.8 cm

Behavior:

Likes to hide in groups under dead wood, stones or moss. Originally, porcellio scaber comes from the Western European-Atlantic region. In the meantime, however, the woodlouse has probably spread almost worldwide. Woodlice are a typical inhabitant of villages and towns. In gardens, woodlice can be found in leaf litter, in compost heaps or under pieces of bark. Woodlice are omnivorous and feed mainly on dead plant remains.

Breeding:

Breeding is relatively easy and is also suitable for beginners. The development time is 6 months.

Special features:

Porcellio scaber “orange” is the orange color mutation of the woodlouse. Due to its short development time and easy breeding, Porcellio scaber orange is also suitable as a food animal.

Tip: Always maintain a constant humidity (70-80%) in the terrarium. The windows may be steamed up and the breeding container must never dry out.

More information will follow!