Porcellio sp. "Almerían Silver Stripe" (Almerían Silver-Striped Isopod)

Porcellio sp. "Almerían Silver Stripe"

(Almerían Silver-Striped Isopod)

Spain is home to many of the world's most spectacular isopods and Porcellio sp. "Almerían Silver Stripe" is no exception! Hailing from the Almería Mountains, this titanic isopod was initially thought to be a regional color form of Porcellio hoffmannseggii. They are now treated as an entirely separate entity, however, and after witnessing their behavior in person, I would have to agree. The Almerian Silver-Striped Isopod is much more defensive and high-strung than the aforementioned species. When disturbed, they will readily rear their large uropods high into the air, seemingly mimicking a stinger!

Adult Size - Male (40 mm), Female (40 mm)

Climbing Ability - None

Flying Ability - None

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Enclosure

P.sp. "Almerían Silver Stripe" are massive and crowding sensitive, so their enclosure should have some space.

Ventilation level - High

Hides - Necessary

Barrier/Secure Lid - Not necessary

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Substrate

P.sp. "Almerían Silver Stripe" 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 - 2/3 dry, 1/3 moist

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Food

P.sp. "Almerían Silver Stripe" aren't picky about their food and can be fed an average isopod diet.

Type - Proteinaceous pet foods, dead hardwood leaves, vegetables

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Temperature

P.sp. "Almerían Silver Stripe" can be kept into the low 70s, but grows and breeds fastest at warmer temperatures.

Range - 72 F to 85 F