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Trachelipus Rotzeburgi Isopods
from £20.00
Blooming in the most common places like under the damp log in your backyard, Trachelipus Rotzeburgi Isopods are terrestrial isopods, also known as woodlice or pill bugs. They are an easy-to-look after species, plays a crucial role in the ecosystem as other isopods do. They are nature's recyclers and break down organic matter and enrich the soil to be as essential as they can be for plants and humans. Their presence is a sign the ecosystem is healthy and functioning, making them a fascinating subject to many. That being said let us walk you through the details of Trachelipus Rotzeburgi Isopods so you can decide if that's the right choice for you to have as a pet.
Trachelipus Rotzeburgi Isopods: A Glimpse
Origin: Central Europe
Scientific Name: Trachelipus ratzeburgii pedemontanus
Rarity: Not rare
Size: Up to 1.8 cm
Difficulty Level: Easy
Humidity: 60-70%
Temperature: 17-25 °C
Favorite Foods: Decaying plant matter, Dried river shrimp, Vegetable scraps, fruit, and rotten wood
An Overview
A beginner-friendly species to start your pet keeping experience, Trachelipus rotzeburgi is from central Europe, where they are found in different regions, but more common in areas with high-humidity and low temperatures. They are hardy creatures with small in size, which is added benefit for blending perfectly in every surrounding. The maximum they grow upto 1.8 cm if growing in the favourable conditions.
The reason of Trachelipus rotzeburgi getting popular species amongst hobbyists is because of its friendly nature and minimum care requirements. The features slightly rough and bumpy texture and the colors varies varies from dark grey to brown helping them hide better in their surroundings and not be noticeable.
Despite being a native of Europe, Trachelipus rotzeburgi can adapt well to different climates and living conditions, making them a better choice than other isopods that cannot.
An interesting aspect of their behavior is their active nature. Trachelipus rotzeburgi are livelier than other isopods, which is why they are fun to watch in a terrarium where they live in a community.
Trachelipus Rotzeburgi Isopods: Basic Care
Caring for Trachelipus rotzeburgi isopods is simple if you know what they need and how they live. We have provided some basic care tips to help beginners get started.
Since they are found in Central Europe, they prefer cold temperatures between 17 °C and 25 °C, so you have to maintain the terrarium accordingly.
Like in the wild, Trachelipus rotzeburgi isopods need a moist but not soaking wet environment with lots of hiding spots as they do in the wild. Using a mix of soil, leaf litter, and pieces of bark, you can create a similar setup for your isopods to live happy and healthy.
They prefer high levels of humidity; around 70-80% is good to go, along with good ventilation so mold cannot grow within the enclosure.
Trachelipus rotzeburgi isopods are sensitive to temperature and humidity changes, so drastic fluctuations within the terrarium are not allowed, as this slows down their activity.
Crowd the enclosure with both dry and wet areas so your isopods are comfortable and can easily choose a spot according to their mood and preference.
A composition of dechlorinated water to mist the enclosure is a good idea because it makes the environment healthy and proper for your isopods to live.
Feeding
A fun part of owning Trachelipus rotzeburgi isopods is feeding because you will likely have a great time preparing your diet, which consists mainly of dead plant material.
When feeding them, learn about their preference first. To fill their tummy, feed them litter like dried oak, maple, or other safe leaves. Their love their veggies like carrots, zucchini, and cucumbers because it is good for their health and balance the diet.
Risking on their protein source is not good on their health and you must include foods like fish flakes or dried shrimp also plays a role in their overall health in a negative way and can come in between their growth of exoskeleton and become weak. As for calcium, you can give cuttlebone as it strengthens their shells, helping them live longer.
Trachelipus Rotzeburgi Isopods: Appearance & Behaviour
Trachelipus Rotzeburgi isopods have a rugged, earthy look. They have an oval-shaped body and a bumpy texture that covers their entire exoskeleton, that acts like a shield and help them to hide in natural surrounding from predators.
As far as coloration is concerned, they come in dark grey, brown, or black tones, which help them easily, hide in dirt, leaves, and bark. The faint strips or lighter patches on their backs allow them to camouflage better.
Trachelipus rotzeburgi isopods are more active than other species in behavior, so you will often see them moving around, foraging for food, or hiding under objects.
They are social creatures and live in groups, where they interact and thrive together if the environment is favorable.
Trachelipus Rotzeburgi Isopods: Habitat
To give them their preferred habitat, ensure to create areas with greenery because they love the areas with greenery like forest gardens and damp fields. The rate of their survival grows when the ground is moist and high-humidity spaces that protect them from predators and plenty of food, so they can nibble anytime they like and not feel starved.
Ensure the enclosure has good ventilation and lots of hiding places because they need it to hide and rest.
Substrate Mix
You cannot take the substrate mix lightly because it is an essential part of their environment in captivity, and without it, they cannot be happy and healthy.
A substrate that can hold moisture for a long time without mistaking the enclosure too often is the perfect choice. Create a mixture of organic topsoil, coconut fiber, and a layer of leaf litter while ensuring that they are free of pesticides and fertilizers.
With additional elements like rotting wood provide a food source and extra hiding spots for your isopods to use whenever they need them. The final touch to create the complete habitat is by adding a bit of sand to improve drainage and ensure the terrarium is not overly moist.


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Trachelipus Trilobatus (Trilobite) Isopods
from £27.50
Trachelipus Trilobatus are medium-sized species that are native to Russia. Predominantly found near the Black Sea, these flat isopods have a hard exoskeleton. They have a greyish pattern and orange-tinged ring at the base of their exoskeleton. The beginner series isopod can make precious pets even for experienced isopod collectors. The Trachelipus Trilobatus Isopods are also found on the coast of Turkey and Georgia in abundance. These Romanian isopods resemble the Porcellio Spatulatus Coros species a lot. These beautiful isopods thrive in mediumly humid environments.
A Glimpse
Origin: Russia, Eastern Europe (Romania)
Scientific Name: Trachelipus Trilobatus
Difficulty: Easy
Rarity: High
Temperature: 18 to 26℃
Size: 2 cm to 4 cm
Humidity: Medium
Favourable Foods: Cuttlebone, eggshells, decaying leaves
An Overview
Trachelipus Trilobatus make beloved and interesting pets because they are rare to find. These Trachelipus isopods are Russian and Romanian species characterized by their greyish pattern and orange-tinged ring at the base of their exoskeleton.
These Eastern European natives have a somewhat flat appearance. These elegant Trachelipus isopods resemble the Porcellio Spatulatus Coros isopods. These easy-to-keep and easy-to-breed isopods are medium-sized species that can grow from 2cm to 4cm in size.
Being a mediumly humid environment thrivers, the Trilobatus Isopods need a terrarium setup with medium to high levels of humidity. As the original climate of the Trachelipus Trilobatus Isopods is subtropical, they can grow in warm weathered and hard wintery setups conveniently.
These iso odsmake ideal pets because of their fast breeding capabilities and a high tolerance for colder environments. Feeding the Trachelipus Trilobatus Isopods is not difficult either. These isopods do not have any kind of fixed diet. The Trachelipus Trilobatus Isopods can be fed decayed wood, cuttlefish bone, and limestone.
Trachelipus Trilobatus Isopods are fast breeders. They can produce large numbers under suitable environmental conditions. These stunning isopods have excellent breeding capabilities.
Basic Care For Trachelipus Trilobatus Isopods
You can use the following instructions and tips to provide the best care to the Trachelipus Trilobatus Isopods.
You can use an enclosure setup with a medium level of humidity to house the Trachelipus Trilobatus Isopods.
It is essential to ensure the Trachelipus Trilobatus Isopods get sufficient calcium supply through supplements like cuttlefish bone.
Don’t keep the enclosure in direct light.
Make use of a substrate mix with vegetable peels and wood pieces to meet the needs of the Trachelipus Trilobatus Isopods.
Feeding
Trachelipus Trilobatus are a relatively easy species when it comes to feeding. The Trachelipus Trilobatus Isopods can feed on staple diets like decaying wood and leaf litter. They are not fond of a certain type of food. These Isopods consume dried vegetables and vegetable peels as found in the natural environment.
Appearance And Behaviour
Trachelipus Trilobatus Isopods thrive in medium to high humidity conditions.
They can be a suitable choice for beginners because they are easy to keep and even easier to breed isopods.
Trachelipus Trilobatus Isopods are medium-sized isopods with a flat appearance.
These greyish-orange coloured isopods resemble the Porcellio Spatulatus Coros in appearance.
You can make an ample amount of hiding spots because they are highly preferred by the Trachelipus Trilobatus.
Trachelipus Triobatus Isopods Habitat
The Trachelipus Trilobatus Isopods is a species recognized for its fast breeding capabilities. The Trachelipus Trilobatus can live beside other species and animals in an enclosure. They are not scavengers and can keep a vivarium setup clean.
Substrate Mix
These isopodswill need a substrate mix with wood pieces, leaf litter, vegetable peels, and more. Isopod collectors can add natural supplements of wood and leaves within the setup. Oyster shells are essential supplements for their growth. Add only pesticide free supplements inside the enclosure because they can pose a huge risk for the Trachelipus Trilobatus Isopods.


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Trachelipus Difficilis Isopods
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The Hungarian isopods Trachelipus Difficilis isopods are rare but precious isopods that thrive in terrestrial environments. These endearing and miraculous species are very popular brownish-orange species. These Trachelipus isopods are adorable woodlouses with light brown and orangish membranes. They are the most in-demand Trachelipus species right now. These rare species of Trachelipus grow about 2 cm in length in bioactive terrarium setups with a medium humid environment. These low-maintenance isopods are natives of Slovakia and Romania as well. The Trachelipus Difficilis isopods are fairly tolerant to most environmental conditions.
Trachelipus Difficilis Isopods: A Glimpse
Origin: Hungary, Romania, Slovakia
Scientific Name: Armadillo Officinalis Red Brick Isopods
Difficulty: Low
Rarity: Medium
Temperature: 55 to 65℉
Size: 2 cm
Humidity: Medium
Favourable Foods: Fish food flakes, leaf litter, carrots
An Overview
Trachelipus Difficilis isopods are Romanian natives that are brownish orange in colour. These valuable and particularly amusing Trachelipus isopods are a beginner-friendly option for isopod collectors.
Trachelipus Difficilis isopods have a large size. They are pleasant-looking isopods that make low-maintenance pets. These brown colored isopods can be found occasionally roaming in cave entrances.
The best thing about these Trachelipus isopods is that they can add diversity to an isopod collector’s collection. The Trachelipus Difficilis isopods enjoy living in a diverse ecosystem. These fascinating and playful species need minimum feeding and care.
Trachelipus Difficilis isopod can help with the decomposition process in the terrarium. They can consume the decaying organic matter inside the terrarium to keep it clean. This comparatively large Trachelipus Difficilis isopod grows well in medium humid environments.
Trachelipus Difficilis isopods are easy to keep. These organic matter breakdown species enjoy fulfilling their decomposition role within a terrarium setup.
Trachelipus Difficilis Isopods: Basic Care
You can use the following instructions and tips to provide the best care to the Trachelipus Difficilis isopods.
Use a large bioactive setup to house the Trachelipus Difficilis isopods.
Avoid keeping the enclosure under direct light.
Keep the temperature of the container within 55 to 65℉.
Maintain low to medium levels of humidity because Trachelipus Difficilis isopods will not thrive in high-humidity environments.
Create damp and dark spots within the enclosure to help Trachelipus Difficilis isopods breed readily.
Trachelipus Difficilis Isopods: Feeding
Trachelipus Difficilis isopods are obedient pets that will benefit from consuming fungi and algae. They are fond of consuming food items that are rich in essential compounds, such as bat guano. They also consume carrots, cucumbers, and apples. Trachelipus Difficilis isopods also benefit from eating rotting wood rests.
Trachelipus Difficilis Isopods: Appearance And Behavior
Trachelipus Difficilis isopods are terrestrial isopods that are brownish-orange in colour.
The Trachelipus Difficilis isopods can be seen hiding in the dark and dim spots of a terrarium setup.
These Trachelipus isopods are always on the lookout for a cover or hide.
The Trachelipus Difficilis isopods are large-sized isopods and great clean-up crew members.
These low-maintenance pets possess sheltering behavior in order to feel safe.
Trachelipus Difficilis Isopods: Habitat
Trachelipus Difficilis isopods prefer low to medium-humid environments in order to thrive. You can use a terrarium or vivarium setup to house the Trachelipus Difficilis isopods. They require properly ventilated enclosures in order to grow well. Setups with high humidity conditions are not at all a good option for the Trachelipus Difficilis isopods.
Trachelipus Difficilis Isopods: Substrate Mix
The substrate for Trachelipus Difficilis isopods should include heavy objects such as bark. The substrate mix of Trachelipus Difficilis isopods can also include wood pieces and leaf litter. These harmless little species will grow tremendously well in a substrate mix that includes organic and inorganic material such as decaying leaves, and more.


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Trachelipus Mostarensis Isopods
from £25.00
A European isopod that will thrive in a warm room, a spotty nutty brown colour these make a great choice if you want a less flashy isopod that isn’t widely seen.
• Origin: Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia
• Scientific Name: Trachelipus Mostarensis
• Difficulty Level: Low
• Size: 1.2-1.5cm
• Rarity: Medium
• Temperature: 68-77F
• Humidity: 60-70%
• Dietary Preferences: leaf litter, cucumber, dried fish
Hailing from Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Croatia there is surprisingly little known about Trachelipus mostarensis in the wild, even though it is a widely distributed species. They are an undemanding species that thrives with a reasonable humidity, in a warm room you won't need to add supplemental heating. They will thrive on a general diet of leaf litter, with a variety of fish pellets, occasional chopped veg, a source of calcium, and other foods to provide vitamins and minerals they need.
Once your colony is established, they are likely to breed and increase their numbers, creating a nice self-sustaining population.
If you loved collecting woodlice from the garden as a kid then these will bring back fond memories. They have the more traditional woodlouse shape, and size, although not quite colour, rather than the more unusual species that we also know and love. But these are happier in warmer temperatures than many native British species and are great for a general clean-up crew for temperate or subtropical species.


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Trachelipus Caucasius Isopods
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Trachelipus Caucasius Isopods originate from Russia. Even though they originated in Russia, they are predominantly found in regions near the Black Sea. The coasts of Georgia and Turkey have these isopods in abundance. They are considered a beginner series of isopods perfect for terrariums and enclosures. They are a popular form of isopods that are ideal for collections.
Key Points
Origin: Russia
Scientific Name: Trachelipus Trilobatus
Difficulty Level: Easy
Size: 2-4CM.
Rarity: Rare
Temperature: 18-26˚C
Humidity Level: Medium
Preferred Diet: Leaf litter, decayed wood, cuttlefish bone, eggshells, etc.
An Overview
Trachelipus Caucasius Isopods possess a hard skeleton. The skeleton acts as a protective covering for these isopods. The colouration of these isopods is greyish. They might have an orange ring at the base of their protective exoskeleton. This colour variation makes them an attractive species of isopods for collections. They are not predatory in any manner and can coexist with many other species within the same enclosure.
Their original climate is deemed subtropical. They come from areas that have long, hot summers, warm and relatively short autumns, and hard winters. Hence, these isopods can tolerate colder environments easily. However, experts suggest that the temperature should not go too low.
Trachelipus isopods are considered fast breeders and can reproduce in large numbers when provided with an excellent environment.
Trachelipus isopods do not have a set diet. All the common diets followed by various isopods can be provided for these isopods. Decaying wood and leaf litter form the staple diet of these isopods. Additional supplements, like cuttlefish bone, limestone, etc., can be provided at regular intervals to ensure sufficient calcium supply.
Trachelipus Caucasius Isopods: Basic Care
Some of the basic steps that people can take in caring for Trachelipus Caucasius Isopods are:
Trachelipus Caucasius Isopods come from tropical environments. Hence, they can survive in both humid and cold environments.
Retaining moisture is mandatory for keeping these isopods in a preferred condition.
Trachelipus isopods are considered one of the best species for starting collections.
They are recognized to have excellent breeding capability.
Trachelipus Caucasius Isopods require good ventilation, originating in tropical conditions.
These species prefer to have natural hiding spots within the enclosure.
Preferred food items include decayed hardwood, leaf litter, washed vegetable peels, cuttlefish bones, etc.
The ideal room temperature for these species ranges between 22-26˚C.
Trachelipus Caucasius Isopods: Feeding
Trachelipus Caucasius isopods can be supplemented with many food items. They are considered a beginner species, which makes them a relatively easier species of isopods to feed. The common materials that feed Armadillidium klugii isopods can be used for feeding these isopods. Leaf litter and decaying wood are the staple diets of these isopods.
Tropical environments have trees and sunlight in abundance. Hence, the enclosure in which these isopods are collected should replicate their natural environment somehow. Leaves and wood pieces can supplement their growth to an ideal level. These items are basic in the care for any species of isopods. To supplement these natural products, one can provide vegetable peels, dried vegetables, etc. Since their origin is from tropical environments, a small moisture level is considered feasible in their care.
Trachelipus Caucasius Isopods also require protein and calcium to maintain an ideal environment. Cuttlefish bone and limestone are excellent supplements that can be provided to these isopods to maintain their existence. These items are easily available online and can be easily bought. Periodically supplementing these provisions can enable higher breeding capacity in these isopods.
Trachelipus Caucasius Isopods can easily coexist with other species of isopods and animals within the enclosure. There are peaceful creatures that do not hunt over other species. Hence, they can be kept in the enclosure for longer periods.
Trachelipus Caucasius Isopods: Appearance and Behaviour
Trachelipus Caucasius Isopods have the most basic aspect of every other isopods- hard exoskeleton.
They have a greyish pattern in their exoskeleton and an orange-tinged ring at the base of it.
They are otherwise called as Trilobite isopods.
They have the maximum growth of 4CM.
Their region of origin is Russia. They are popularly found in the coastal regions of Georgia and Turkey.
They prefer a moist and humid environment as they come from tropical regions.
Moisture retention is a notable aspect for the collector.
They can breed relatively faster when compared to other isopods.
Trachelipus Caucasius Isopods: Habitat
The most basic care aspect that every collector needs to be aware of is the habitat for an isopod. Basic materials can provide isopods with the necessary habitat. For trachelipus caucasius isopods, can be done relatively easy for any collector. Even though they are considered a rare species of isopods, their maintenance is relatively easy. They are recognized as fast breeders. Providing these isopods with a habitat that ensures their safety and comfort can increase their reproductive capacity to larger levels.
Trachelipus Caucasius isopods prefer humid environments. This is mainly due to their origin from tropical environments. Hence, the ideal temperature for these isopods is 18-26⁰C. If, in any case, these temperatures are altered, it could be detrimental to their metabolism. Utilizing thermometers can provide for the assessment of regular checkups.
Trachelipus Caucasius Isopods prefer to have moisture within the enclosures. Providing a number of hiding spots can replicate the natural environment these isopods have been a part of.
Trachelipus Caucasius isopods are unique in the sense that they survive with other species of isopods and animals within the same enclosure. In this sense, they are similar to Shiro Utsuri isopds who also have the same feature. But unlike them, these isopods are not scavengers and does not contribute anything to keep the vivarium clean.
Trachelipus Caucasius Isopods: Substrate Mix
In the case of Trachelipus Caucasius isopods, substrate mixture are available in various formats. It can be created or bought using a lot of options. Some of the natural substrate mixture associated with these isopods include leaf litter, wood pieces, vegetable peels etc. Substrate mixtures available online and through stores can be used to supplement their growth.
To take care of Trachelipus Caucasius isopods, due care should be taken. Even with natural supplements like leaves and wood, it should be ensured that they remain pesticide free. Any amount of pesticides can cause a huge risk for these isopods. Substrate mixtures should be utilized in accordance with and related to the preferences of other species of isopods and animals within the enclosure. No other things should be used that could be potentially detrimental to their growth.
Providing ample amount of hiding spots is highly preferred for these isopods. Trachelipus Caucasius Isopods can be supplemented through cuttlefish bone, egg shells, oyster shells, etc. These items are considered as perfect food items as part of substrate mixtures to supplement their growth.
Creating a new substrate mixture, where the requirements and demands of other species are also considered, is ideal. For Trachelipus Caucasius isopods, minimal requirements are only present, which makes them a perfect species to grow.