{"id":150085,"date":"2019-03-04T15:54:46","date_gmt":"2019-03-04T14:54:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insektenliebe.com\/haltungsberichte\/philosciidae-spec-northern-thailand\/"},"modified":"2026-10-16T19:02:06","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T17:02:06","slug":"philosciidae-spec-northern-thailand","status":"publish","type":"report","link":"https:\/\/insektenliebe.com\/en\/keeping-reports\/philosciidae-spec-northern-thailand\/","title":{"rendered":"Keeping Philosciidae spec. \u201cNorthern Thailand\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Philosciidae spec. \u201cNorthern Thailand\u201d stands out for its active nature. In our care, these small Isopods are frequently on the move. The designation describes the strain we are keeping; it does not yet constitute a definitive species identification. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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An Overview of Philosciidae spec. \u201cNorthern Thailand\u201d <\/h2>\n\n
Origin<\/strong><\/td>Northern Thailand<\/td><\/tr>
Temperature<\/strong><\/td>16-23 \u00b0C<\/td><\/tr>
Size<\/strong><\/td>up to 1.1 cm<\/td><\/tr>
Substrate<\/strong><\/td>Nutrient-rich soil with decomposed leaves and decayed hardwood<\/td><\/tr>
Humidity<\/strong><\/td>Moist hiding places and a less moist alternate location<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n

The temperature figures are approximate values based on previous experience. Measure the temperature at the location of the box. Direct sunlight and an uncontrolled heat source can quickly cause the container to overheat. <\/p>\n\n

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Keeping Philosciidae spec. \u201cNorthern Thailand\u201d: Enclosure and Environment <\/h2>\n\n

Choose an escape-proof box with securely covered ventilation openings. Larger species and growing groups require more floor space. Fill the enclosure with several centimeters of nutrient-rich soil and cover it with decomposed leaves. Flat pieces of bark provide hiding places. Pure coconut fiber is not a sufficient food source. <\/p>\n\n

Keep the substrate under the hiding spots consistently slightly moist. However, the animals still need air circulation and a less damp alternative spot. Check the ground under the leaves with your finger: A dry surface doesn’t tell you much about how much moisture is present underneath. <\/p>\n\n

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Food for Philosciidae spec. \u201cNorthern Thailand\u201d <\/h2>\n\n

Leaves and white-rotten hardwood should always be kept in the box. They serve as both food and shelter. You can collect clean, suitable leaves yourself; if you don\u2019t have a safe place to collect them, pre-prepared leaf litter is a practical alternative. <\/p>\n\n

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Fodder leaves<\/a><\/h2>\n\n
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Staple food for many invertebrates.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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