Armadillo officinalis

Common Name: Often called the Hissing Isopod
Native Locale: Mediterranean 
Reproductive Rate: Prolific
Growth Rate: 9 - 12 months
Adult Size:  .7"
Difficulty: Good for beginning collectors. Easy to care for and breed.

From the family Armidillidae. They are the longest-lived isopods at 5 - 9 years. They are also the only isopod that makes a humming sound, called stridulations, when disturbed.

This is a hardy species that tolerates a wide range of humidity and ventilation conditions.

Females can have multiple litters a year. However, they will not reproduce if there is insufficient space in their habitat.

AKA "Pill Bug", thus rolls into a ball ("arma") to retain moisture when the habitat is too dry, as well as a defensive posture. It is also said that this species' natural resting position is curled up.

Captive bred. Colonies include various sizes/ages.

The pictures are for reference only and may not reflect the actual specimen you'll receive.