Armadillidium peraccae (Bumpy Unicorn Pillbug)

Armadillidium peraccae

(Bumpy Unicorn Pillbug)

Ever heard the phrase, "These breed like rabbits?" Well, Armadillidium peraccae (the Bumpy Unicorn Pillbug) makes a case for it being, "These breed like isopods!" This has, by far, been the most prolific Armadillidium species I've kept to date. Individuals start out tan and generally shift to gray with age. Their dorsal sides are powdered in a coating of alluring tubercles. Similar to A.nasatum, Bumpy Unicorn Pillbugs have a cute, little "horn"/"nose" in between their eyes.

Adult Size - Male (18 mm), Female (18 mm)

Climbing Ability - None

Flying Ability - None

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Enclosure

A.peraccae aren't particularly large or crowding sensitive, but they are extremely prolific, so their enclosure doesn't need to be spacious.

Ventilation level - Moderate

Hides - Necessary

Barrier/Secure Lid - Not necessary

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Substrate

A.peraccae aren't picky about their substrate as long as it holds moisture well, isn't abrasive, and is deep enough to burrow in.

Type - Not picky

Moisture level - Lightly moist

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Food

A.peraccae aren't picky about their food and can be fed an average isopod diet.

Type - Dead hardwood leaves, proteinaceous pet foods, vegetables

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Temperature

A.perraccae can be kept into the high 60s, but grows and breeds fastest at warmer temperatures.

Range - 68 F to 85 F