Common Name: Common Isopod

Scientific Name: Porcellio scaber

The Common Isopod is one of the most popular and widely used isopods in the bioactive hobby. Known for their hardy nature and excellent cleaning abilities, these isopods are a reliable choice for maintaining healthy and natural terrarium environments.

Porcellio scaber isopods act as an efficient clean-up crew, feeding on decaying plant matter, leftover food, shed skin, and other organic waste within the enclosure. By breaking down this material, they help recycle nutrients and keep the habitat cleaner for reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates.

This adaptable species thrives in a variety of setups and is well suited to both beginner and experienced keepers. They reproduce steadily and quickly establish a sustainable colony when provided with moisture, leaf litter, and organic material.

Key Features:

• Hardy and easy to maintain
• Excellent bioactive clean-up crew
• Helps break down waste and organic material
• Active species that adapts well to many environments
• Suitable for reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrate enclosures

Ideal for bioactive terrariums, vivariums, and for starting a reliable isopod culture.