Porcellio sp. "Canarian Spiky" (Canarian Spiky Isopod)

Porcellio sp. "Canarian Spiky"

(Canarian Spiky Isopod)

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This unique, little isopod was collected from the Canary Islands. What it lacks in size and color, it more than makes up for in texture. The Canarian Spiky Isopod 

Adult Size - Male (9 mm), Female (9 mm)

Climbing Ability - None

Flying Ability - None

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Enclosure

P.sp. "Canarian Spiky" 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

P.sp. "Canarian Spiky" 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 - Moderate

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Food

P.sp. "Canarian Spiky" 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

P.sp. "Canarian Spiky" can be kept into the high 60s, but grows and breeds fastest at warmer temperatures.

Range - 68 F to 85 F