Porcellio sylvestri

Native Locale: Forests on the North/Eastern coast of Spain
Reproductive Rate: Slow
Growth Rate: 
Adult Size: 15/16"
Difficulty: Intermediate to experienced collectors.

 

AKA Sylvestri's Woodlouse.

Porcellio lamellatus = little pig composed of or arranged in layers or thin plates

A coastal isopod from the Porcellionidae family.

Color ranges from beige to orange to brown to dark grey/black. They have rigid, calcified bodies.

Said to prefer cooler, semi-arid environments with a moisture gradient habitat consisting of one side that is moist (not wet) and the opposite side completely dry. Good ventilation is critical to prevent humidity.

A bit shy and prefers to hide. They are very fast runners. 

AKA "Sowbug," thus cannot roll into a ball. 

Captive bred. Colonies include various sizes/ages.

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