Porcellio haasi “Dark Form”

Porcellio haasi “Dark Form” – rare highland assel for special projects

Porcellio haasi “Dark Form” is one of the most unusual and impressive isopod species to be found in the hobby. This impressive Porcellio species originally comes from Spain and is known for its special coloration as well as its size and self-confident appearance. The “Dark Form” has an intense, deep dark color that can appear slightly chocolate brown to almost black, depending on the light. It is precisely this strong hue that makes it one of the most visually attractive varieties within the species – completely natural and not subsequently selected. Porcellio haasi has a robust body structure, strong walking legs and pronounced exploratory behavior, which makes them dynamic and very visible inhabitants in the terrarium.

Porcellio haasi “Dark Form” has medium requirements when kept. It prefers an environment that offers both dry and moist zones, with a clear focus on a drier basic humidity. At the same time, the animals always need a permanently moist retreat corner where they can regenerate and shed their skin. This combination ensures that the animals can move around safely, remain active and display their natural behavior. With sufficient structure and good feeding, the animals are extremely robust. Pieces of bark, diggable soil, cork and roots give them the opportunity to climb and retreat. As Porcellio haasi is one of the larger species in the genus, it looks particularly impressive in well-designed bioactive setups.

Their activity is another point that makes this species so special. Porcellio haasi “Dark Form” often shows itself during the day and moves curiously through the terrarium. This behavior makes it easy to observe the animals. A varied diet of foliage, fish food, cuttlebone, pollen and vegetables ensures that they grow quickly and develop a healthy, strong appearance. They are reliable in breeding, as long as the temperature, humidity and food supply are right. The young grow significantly slower than many other species, but this gives the species its special value.

Porcellio haasi “Dark Form” is ideal for keepers who are looking for a larger, visually impressive Isopod that is also easy to observe. Anyone who enjoys high-quality bioactive setups or wants a striking highlight in their isopod collection will be delighted with this species for a long time.