Trachelipus rathkii Isopods

Trachelipus rathkii Isopods

The females may appear more orange then the males!

Size: up to 15mm. 

Life span: up to 3 years.

Native to: Europe

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. 

Temperature: 20 - 27°C

Humidity: 1/3 moist

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: Moderately easy.

Reproductive rate: prolific once established in a large colony.