Armadillidium gestroi (Gestro's Dotty Pillbug)

Armadillidium gestroi

(Gestro's Dotty Pillbug)

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Armadillidium gestroi (Gestro's Dotty Pillbug) 

Adult Size - Male (22 mm), Female (22 mm)

Climbing Ability - None

Flying Ability - None

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Enclosure

A.gestroi are rather large, so their enclosure should have some space.

Ventilation level - Moderate

Hides - Necessary

Barrier/Secure Lid - Not necessary

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Substrate

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

Range - 68 F to 85 F