Armadillidium vulgare 'Punta Cana'
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Native Locale: Dominican Republic
Reproductive Rate: Fast once established
Growth Rate:
Adult Size: .6"
Difficulty:From the family 'Armadillidiidae,' this isopod is identifiable by an array of colors and patterns, from dark grey, black, red, soft orange, yellow, caramel, and off-white. Colors are shiny and can be solid, spotted , and striped.
Punta Cana is a surface isopod that thrives in temperate environments with a moisture gradient. Keep one side moist to maintain humidity. Vulgare can not tolerate excessive moisture. Good ventilation is essential.
Not sexually dimorphic.
AKA "Pill Bug," thus it rolls into a ball to retain moisture when the habitat is too dry, as well as a defensive posture.
Captive bred. Colonies include various sizes/ages.
The pictures are for reference only and may not reflect the actual specimen you'll receive.


