Porcellio dilatatus (Giant Canyon isopod)

Porcellio dilatatus

(Giant Canyon Isopod)

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Porcellio dilatatus (the Giant Canyon Isopod) 

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

Climbing Ability - None

Flying Ability - None

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Enclosure

P.dilatatus 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

P.dilatatus 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 - Half moist & half dry

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Food

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

Range - 68 F to 82 F