Oniscus asellus (Skirted Isopod)

Oniscus asellus

(Skirted Isopod)

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Oniscus asellus (the Skirted Isopod) 

Adult Size - Male (16 mm), Female (16 mm)

Climbing Ability - None

Flying Ability - None

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Enclosure

O.asellus aren't particularly large or crowding sensitive, so their enclosure doesn't need to be spacious.

Ventilation level - Moderate

Hides - Necessary

Barrier/Secure Lid - Not necessary

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Substrate

O.asellus aren't picky about their substrate as long as it holds moisture well and is deep enough to burrow in.

Type - Not picky

Moisture level - Moderate

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Food

O.asellus 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

O.asellus can be kept into the mid 60s, but grows and breeds fastest at warmer temperatures. Make sure not to let temps get too hot though, as this species is rather heat sensitive.

Range - 65 F to 78 F