Easy
Europe
5 MM
18-25 °C
Common Pygmy Woodlouse: perfect helpers for wet terrariums
Discover the small, manoeuvrable ground dwellers for your terrarium: the Common Pygmy Woodlouse (Trichoniscus pusillus)!
Originally from the humid regions of western, central and northern Europe, they have now also found their way to North America. These agile isopods feel particularly at home in damp, cooler climates.
They are a must for every terrarium owner, especially if you have a poison dart frog terrarium! These nimble, Common Pygmy Woodlouse are characterised by their rapid mobility. Not only does this make them perfect for keeping your terrarium in tip-top condition, it also makes them easier for the frogs to spot.
They therefore do not escape the hungry gaze of smaller frogs and lizards, making them an additional source of food.
Common Pygmy Woodlouse from temperate climates do particularly well in high humidity environments. They are perfect food animals for many terrarium inhabitants such as frogs and geckos. What’s more, they play an important role in the disposal of food waste and thus contribute to a healthy microclimate.
Place the Common Pygmy Woodlouse in your humid terrarium and observe how they create an ideal environment for your terrarium inhabitants together with the plants. They are the little helpers that keep things tidy – your personal health and soil police. They are also ideal for bottle gardens.
Get these natural cleaning experts and enrich life in your terrarium!
Contents: 40-70 Common Pygmy Woodlouse in a 500ml can