Armadillidium vulgare “Red”

Armadillidium vulgare “Red” – The result of targeted color selection

Armadillidium vulgare “Red” is not a random color variant, but the result of result of consistent and targeted color selection over many generations. The starting point was the classic, gray wild form, from which individual animals with reddish parts were further propagated.

This continuous selection of particularly color-intensive animals finally resulted in a stable red linewhich today reliably passes on its coloration. This is exactly what makes this Isopod so exciting – you can see the result of active breeding work here.

Visually, the species impresses with its warm reddish to rust-colored toneswhich can vary in intensity depending on the lineage and husbandry. Some animals show a strong red, while others tend towards orange or brown.

Even if the color form is already stable, you can select further yourself. To do this, select the animals with the most intense coloration and use them for breeding. At the same time, sort out paler animals or keep them separately.

This allows you to further improve your own line and make the color stand out even more. It is important that you select consistently and don’t mix everything together.

In cultivation remains Armadillidium vulgare “Red” an absolute classic. The animals are robust, adaptable and can easily be kept in a classic Isopod setup.

A substrate of Forest humus, leaves and white rotten wood provides the ideal basis. There are also bark hiding places and a moist and a dry zone so that the animals can choose their own microclimate.

They are also uncomplicated when it comes to feeding. They eat foliage, vegetables and isopod food and develop reliably and evenly.

Due to their stability, easy keeping and the exciting background of color selection this species is perfect for anyone who not only wants to keep Isopods, but also wants to understand how color forms are created.

With Armadillidium vulgare “Red” you are not only getting a beautiful Isopod in your terrarium, but also a piece of breeding historythat you can continue yourself.