Porcellio spec. “Sevilla Caramel”

Porcellio spec. “Sevilla Caramel” – The giant caramel-colored woodlouse

Porcellio spec. “Seville caramel” is a particularly conspicuous Isopod from southern Spainmore precisely from the region around Seville. This species is one of the larger Porcellio species from the Mediterranean region and is mainly known for its warm caramel brown coloration very popular with terrarium keepers.

The animals have a uniform brown to caramel-colored basic colorationwhich can vary slightly depending on the animal. Some specimens appear lighter, while others have slightly darker markings. This creates a very natural and varied appearance within a group.

With a body size of about 2 to 2.5 cm belongs to Porcellio spec. “Seville caramel” one of the larger isopod species in the hobby. At the same time, the animals are relatively active and can therefore be observed regularly in the terrarium. If they feel disturbed, they quickly flee under bark or leaves.

A suitable enclosure is a well-ventilated isopod terrarium or a sturdy plastic box. A container from about 5 to 10 liters volume is sufficient for a smaller group, but larger colonies develop much better in more spacious containers.

The recommended substrate is nutrient-rich substrate from forest humus, leaves and white rotten wood. In addition, a thick Foliage layer lie on the substrate. On the one hand it serves as food, on the other hand it offers many hiding places.

As the animals come from warmer and rather dry regions, the terrarium regions, the terrarium should not be permanently too damp be. Ideally, a damp moss corner while the rest of the area remains rather dry. This allows the Isopods to choose a suitable location for themselves.

Temperatures can vary between 18 and 24 °C lie. At the same time, the animals benefit from a good ventilationas stale and humid air is poorly tolerated.

Like many isopod species Porcellio spec. “Seville caramel” a source of calcium. Therefore, always cuttlefish or crushed eggshell should be present in the terrarium.

The main food sources are rotten leaves and white rotten woodbut the animals also like to eat vegetables vegetables, flowers or special isopod food to. This allows you to create a varied diet.

Due to their conspicuous coloringtheir active lifestyle and their robust behavior belongs Porcellio spec. “Seville caramel” is one of the most popular Isopods for terrariums and bioactive setups and is a real eye-catcher in Isopod tanks.