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      Isopods for Sale UK

      Over 200 isopod species and morphs are listed here, across more than 20 genera, from hardy starter species to rare collector animals. Sold-out lines stay listed so you can see the whole range, each with a Notify me when available button, and the availability filter shows only what is in stock.

      Unless a listing says otherwise, they are bred or grown on here in the UK. Isopods are posted Monday to Thursday by Royal Mail Tracked 24 or Next Day, every isopod order comes with a 20% overcount, and every livestock order is covered by the live arrival guarantee.

      Where to start

      New to isopods? The beginner isopods page is the short list. Dairy Cow, Powder Blue and Magic Potion are the classic first colonies: hardy, quick to breed and forgiving while you learn. If you want a Cubaris from the start, the Panda King and the Penguin are both fine even as a first isopod. Save the premium ones, the Rubber Ducky and the Crazy Horse, until you have a colony or two behind you.

      My guide to setting up and selecting your first isopods covers the tub, the substrate and how many to start with.

      Shop isopods by genus

      Or see every isopod species on one page, with a guide to how the genera differ.

      How your isopods arrive

      Each group travels in a ventilated deli tub on damp sphagnum moss, packed inside a double-walled box, with a heat pack in some orders in cold weather. The live arrival guarantee covers the number of animals you ordered; if any arrive dead, tell me within 6 hours of delivery.

      Frequently asked questions

      Which isopods are best for beginners?
      Porcellio laevis morphs (Dairy Cow, Giant Orange, Snow White), Armadillidium vulgare (Magic Potion) and Porcellionides pruinosus (Powder Blue, Powder Orange) are the most forgiving. They tolerate a wide moisture range, breed readily and recover from keeper mistakes. Among the Cubaris, the Panda King and the Penguin are beginner-friendly too.

      Are your isopods captive-bred?
      Yes, unless a listing says otherwise: they are bred or grown on here in the UK, and any exception says so plainly on its own page. Nothing is drop-shipped.

      Are isopods the same as woodlice?
      Yes. Woodlice are land isopods, crustaceans rather than insects, and the isopods here are woodlice from around the world, kept and bred for their colours, patterns and habits.

      Can I use isopods as a bioactive cleanup crew?
      Yes. Isopods, also called woodlice, pill bugs or roly-polies, process leaf litter, decaying wood, droppings and uneaten food, which makes them one of the most useful cleanup crews for reptile, amphibian, invertebrate and planted vivariums. Pair them with springtails, which graze the mould and fine debris isopods can't reach.

      How long do isopods live?
      Most pet species live around two to three years as individuals, but that isn't really the number that matters: a healthy colony replaces itself faster than the animals age out, so a well-kept culture lasts as long as you look after it. There is more in my guide to how long isopods live.

      How do I get my isopods to breed?
      Give them a stable, humid enclosure with deep substrate, a permanent calcium source, a varied diet and time: most species take a few months to settle before breeding in earnest. My breeding guide covers the full method.

      Six holographic star vinyl isopod stickers in two rows: Shiny Gator, Black Ribs and Magic Potion above, Crystal Pineapple, Scarlet and Cherry Blossom below.
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      Dozens of Porcellionides pruinosus isopods, some grey-lilac and some tan, on pale fibrous matting.
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      An Ember Bee isopod with a slate grey back and orange red flank markings on pale stone, a second blurred behind it.
      Ardentiella (ex Merulanella) Isopods
      A pale Magic Potion isopod marked with bright yellow and black blotches, on dark soil among dried leaves.
      Armadillidium Isopods
      Armadillo Officinalis Red Brick Isopods
      Armadillo Isopods
      Crystal pineapple isopods
      Cristarmadillidium Isopods
      white shark isopods
      Cubaris Isopods
      Leopard Bee Isopods (Filippinodillo sp)
      Filippinodillo Isopods
      Four pale cream Ignamba isopods with faint tan markings on dark brown substrate in a smooth-walled tub.
      Ignamba Isopods
      Dairy Cow isopod, Porcellio laevis, close-up, marked in bold black and white patches
      Porcellio Isopods
      powder orange isopod
      Porcellionides Isopods
      Close view of an Oniscus lusitanus isopod, brown with cream flecks and pale segment edges, on crumbly brown soil, others at the edges.
      Oniscus Isopods
      A group of pale grey Trachelipus trilobatus isopods spread across dark brown bark.
      Trachelipus Isopods
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      Troglodillo Isopods
      Two white Venezillo parvus 'Dalmatian' isopods marked with brown spots on dark crumbly substrate.
      Venezillo Isopods
      Ankylosaur Isopods
      Other Isopod Genus
      Dairy Cow isopod, Porcellio laevis, close-up, marked in bold black and white patches
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      Dairy Cow isopod, Porcellio laevis, close-up, marked in bold black and white patches
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      Dairy Cow isopod, Porcellio laevis, close-up, marked in bold black and white patches
      Dairy Cow Isopods for Sale UK (Porcellio laevis)
      £3.50 from £2.50 Save £1.00
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      white shark isopods
      White Shark Isopods (Cubaris sp.)
      £40.00 from £12.50 Save £27.50
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      Panda King isopod, Cubaris sp., with bold black and white banding
      Panda King Isopods (Cubaris sp.)
      £20.00 from £10.00 Save £10.00
      Giant Orange isopods, Porcellio laevis, the orange colour morph of the species
      Giant Orange Isopods (Porcellio laevis)
      from £3.50
      A pale Magic Potion isopod marked with bright yellow and black blotches, on dark soil among dried leaves.
      Magic Potion Isopods (Armadillidium vulgare)
      from £15.00
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      Zebra Isopods (Armadillidium Maculatum)
      from £10.00
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      powder orange isopod
      Powder Orange Isopods (Porcellionides pruinosus)
      £10.00 from £6.00 Save £4.00
      Small Rainbow Mix isopods in orange, cream and white scattered across dark brown substrate and fine roots.
      Rainbow Mix Powdered Isopods (Porcellionides pruinosus)
      from £6.00
      Graphic of an open black box with a lime green isopod drawn on each side and the words Mystery Box above it.
      Isopod Mystery Box
      from £25.00
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      Crystal pineapple isopods
      Crystal Pineapple Isopods (Cristarmadillidium muricatum)
      £25.00 from £15.00 Save £10.00
      Rubber Ducky Isopod
      Rubber Ducky Isopods for Sale UK (Cubaris sp.)
      from £47.50
      A single Powder Blue isopod, dusty grey blue, on ridged pale golden wood.
      Powder Blue Isopods (Porcellionides pruinosus)
      from £6.00
      clown isopod
      Montenegro Clown Isopods (Armadillidium klugii)
      from £10.00
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      Snow White Isopods (Porcellio laevis)
      from £2.50
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      Armadillidium Granulatum Isopods
      Armadillidium granulatum Isopods (Yellow Spanish)
      £6.00 from £5.00 Save £1.00
      powder orange dalmation isopod
      Powder Orange Dalmatian Isopods (Porcellionides pruinosus)
      from £6.00
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      moo cow isopod
      Moo Cow Isopods (Porcellio scaber)
      £10.00 from £7.50 Save £2.50
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      Granulatum orange isopod
      Orange Granulatum 'Naranjito' Isopods (Armadillidium granulatum)
      £45.00 from £9.00 Save £36.00
      An Oreo Crumble isopod on orange-brown bark, its pale blue-white back blotched with slate grey and edged in white.
      Oreo Crumble Isopods (Porcellionides pruinosus)
      from £6.00
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      Jumbo gestroi isopods
      Armadillidium gestroi 'Jumbo' Isopods
      £25.00 from £12.50 Save £12.50
      yellow zebra isopod
      Yellow Zebra Isopods (Armadillidium Maculatum)
      from £20.00
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      High Yellow Spotted Giant Isopods (Armadillidium Gestroi)
      Armadillidium Gestroi - Yellow Spotted Isopods
      £17.50 from £15.00 Save £2.50
      white long slender isopod with long antenna
      Powder White Isopods (Porcellionides pruinosus)
      from £5.00
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      Gem Mix isopods in rust orange, spotted cream and slate grey on pale cork bark.
      Armadillidium vulgare 'Gem Mix' Isopods
      from £12.00
      An Ember Bee isopod with a slate grey back and orange red flank markings on pale stone, a second blurred behind it.
      Ember Bee Isopods (Ardentiella sp.)
      from £50.00
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      red panda king isopod
      Red Panda King Isopods (Cubaris sp.)
      £60.00 from £25.00 Save £35.00
      A Lava isopod on pale cork bark, orange body mottled with grey and covered in fine raised bumps.
      Lava Isopods (Porcellio scaber)
      from £12.50
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      Two Porcellio laevis Milk Back isopods, pale grey with a creamy band along the back, on dark flecked bark.
      Porcellio Laevis Milk Back Isopods
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      A Dream isopod on dark leaf litter, its glossy silvery blue-grey shell edged with orange at the head and front segments
      Dream Isopod Care Guide (Spherillo sp. 'Dream')
      An Ankylosaur isopod on a dark surface, its pale grey shell covered in rows of white bumps
      Ankylosaur Isopod Care Guide (Reductoniscus tuberculatus)
      A Shiny Gator isopod on dark bark, its lilac-grey shell ridged with rows of raised nubs and orange at the front of the head
      Shiny Gator Isopod Care Guide (Isopoda sp.)