{"id":151103,"date":"2021-06-25T10:46:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-25T08:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insektenliebe.com\/shop\/produkt\/armadillidium-maculatum-champagne\/"},"modified":"2026-03-05T10:35:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T09:35:51","slug":"armadillidium-maculatum-champagne","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/insektenliebe.com\/en\/shop\/product\/armadillidium-maculatum-champagne\/","title":{"rendered":"Armadillidium maculatum &#8220;Champagne&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><span class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #99cc33;\">Brown-beige pattern instead of classic black<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">Armadillidium maculatum &#8220;Champagne&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"s2\">  is a particularly attractive color mutation of the well-known zebra woodlouse. While the wild form stands out due to its black base color with light stripes, this cultivated form has a   <\/span><span class=\"s1\">brown to beige basic coloration<\/span><span class=\"s2\">. This makes the animals appear much brighter and more colorful.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">The animals we offer have been selected <\/span><span class=\"s1\">selected by ourselves<\/span><span class=\"s2\">This results in an interesting variety of colors within the group. It is precisely this variation that makes keeping them particularly exciting. Some animals appear more beige, others show stronger brown tones.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">The hatchlings are initially <\/span><span class=\"s1\">dark brown<\/span><span class=\"s2\">. However, they lighten considerably during the growth phase. This changes the color effect in the course of development. In our breeding, occasionally    <\/span><span class=\"s1\">Armadillidium maculatum &#8220;Paradox Champagne&#8221;<\/span><span class=\"s2\">  on. We are currently still selecting these animals out of the line. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">Apart from the color, the posture corresponds completely to the <\/span><span class=\"s1\">classic zebra woodlouse<\/span><span class=\"s2\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">Armadillidium maculatum originally comes from the <\/span><span class=\"s1\">Mediterranean region and southern France<\/span><span class=\"s2\">. The animals live there mainly in the litter layer of deciduous forests. They reach a size of about   <\/span><span class=\"s1\">1.8 cm<\/span><span class=\"s2\"> and thus belong to the medium-sized woodlice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">Development from juvenile to adult takes about six months. <\/span><span class=\"s1\">six months<\/span><span class=\"s2\">. The species is considered robust and reproduces reliably. One female can produce   <\/span><span class=\"s1\">up to four litters<\/span><span class=\"s2\"> each with up to <\/span><span class=\"s1\">300 kittens<\/span><span class=\"s2\">  produce. As a result, a colony grows relatively quickly under good conditions. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">Another advantage of this species is its <\/span><span class=\"s1\">willingness to point<\/span><span class=\"s2\">. Compared to many other Isopods, zebra woodlice are frequently seen. In larger terrariums, however, a somewhat larger starting stock is recommended so that the animals can be observed regularly. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">Like all woodlice <\/span><strong><span class=\"s1\">Armadillidium maculatum &#8220;Champagne&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"s2\"> has the typical defense strategy: In case of danger, the animals roll up into a closed ball.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">Keeping them is uncomplicated. A group can be kept in containers from about   <\/span><span class=\"s1\">5 liters volume<\/span><span class=\"s2\">  be maintained. However, sufficient space is important. If there is not enough space, the animals often stop reproducing.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">For naturalistic keeping, we recommend a substrate <\/span><span class=\"s1\">substrate approx. 10 cm high<\/span><span class=\"s2\">  of deciduous forest humus, leaves and white rotten wood components. Moss, pieces of bark and additional foliage are spread on top. These materials also serve as a hiding place, food and moisture reservoir.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">The terrarium should <\/span><span class=\"s1\">evenly moist<\/span><span class=\"s2\">but never wet. Waterlogging must be avoided at all costs. A humidity of approx.    <\/span><span class=\"s1\">60-80 %<\/span><span class=\"s2\">  is usually set automatically with regular spraying. Ideally, the temperature should be between   <\/span><span class=\"s1\">22 and 26 \u00b0C<\/span><span class=\"s2\"> lie.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">To build up their shells, the animals need <\/span><span class=\"s1\">calcium<\/span><span class=\"s2\">. This can be provided by cuttlebone, crushed eggshells or similar sources.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">The main food is the foliage contained in the substrate <\/span><span class=\"s1\">leaves and white rotten wood<\/span><span class=\"s2\">. The animals also like to eat vegetables, fruit, flowers or special isopod food.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">With its bright color mutation, robust cultivation and good reproduction rate <\/span><strong><span class=\"s1\">Armadillidium maculatum &#8220;Champagne&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"s2\"> is a particularly exciting isopod species &#8211; for beginners as well as for experienced keepers and breeders.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Brown-beige pattern instead of classic black Armadillidium maculatum &#8220;Champagne&#8221; is a particularly attractive color mutation of the well-known zebra woodlouse. 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