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
Enclosure
A.gestroi are rather large, so their enclosure should have some space.
Ventilation level - Moderate
Hides - Necessary
Barrier/Secure Lid - Not necessary
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
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
Temperature
A.gestroi can be kept into the high 60s, but grows and breeds fastest at warmer temperatures.
Range - 68 F to 85 F
