Armadillidium klugii Clown Isopods

Armadillidium klugii clown (Montenegro)

Size: up tp 15-20 mm. 

Life span: up to 3 years.

Native to: Adriatic sea coastline (Croatia to Montenegro). Mainly clustered in Dalmatia, Albania and west Greece.

Terrarium: Your terrarium should be a blend of decomposing leaves, wood and black earth. Additionally you can add a variety of the following: sand, sphagnum moss, cork bark, hard wood tree bark, clean black earth (potting soil without chemicals or fertilizers). Great hiding spots can be created for your species with different types of moss, leaves and barks. Ensure your terrarium has a lid, and is ventilated. 

** This species spends a lot of time on the surface so be sure to stock your terrarium with lots of accents.**

Temperature: 20 - 28°C

Humidity: 1/3 moist

** This species enjoys less humidity and can be great for a arid bio-active set up**

Diet: Isopods are detritivores: primary food is rotting/dead plant matter. They will also eat small amounts of protein, certain fruits and vegetables (carrots, potato, apples). Protein can be provided through: fish flakes, other dead insects such as crickets or mealworms. 

Difficulty: Intermediate

Reproductive rate: prolific