Troglodillo Isopods (3)

Soil isopods were thought to belong to the cubaris family however more recently were reclassified as Troglodillo sp. They are larger species compared to other isopods. These species have a very dark colour and white antennae. Exotic pet communities love and admire their unique appearance and striking features.   Soil Isopods: Summary Origin: Vietnam Scientific Name: Cubaris/Troglodillo sp Maintenance: Low Size: 1.5 cm to 2 cm Rarity: High Temperature: 75F to 80F Humidity: 60% to 80% Supplements: Cuttlebone, calcium powder   Soil Isopods: Introduction Soil Isopods are native to Southeast Asia. Their exoskeleton is dark black-purple in colour. Due to this rare colour combination, they have got the nicknames “Gothic Isopod” and “The Black Evil”.    These critters, unlike other isopods, like to live on flat rock surfaces. Their range of activity is very small. They prefer wet and humid climates like their original habitat.    Soil Isopods: Characteristics and Behaviour Their origin is in the tropical climates of Vietnam. They are one of the largest in Cubaris sp. They grow up to 2 cm. These species are similar to Purple Giant isopods of Cubaris sp. They like wet habitats with high humidity and in shaded areas. During summers or dry days, they like to live in caves with water resources and moisture.  They are detritivores. They are less active during the summer. During rainy seasons, they spread everywhere and are highly proactive. They have a hard carapace with a dark colour and white antennae. Unlike their name, “Gothic Isopods” and “The Black Evil”, these creatures look adorable with their rubber duck faces. They are big compared to other Cubaris sp.   Soil Isopods: Feeding Soil Isopods are omnivorous. For Soil Isopods to thrive and breed, healthy community nutrition is crucial. A balanced meal of plant matter, vegetables, rotten wood, and greens will help keep the isopods healthy.   They also need protein in their diet. Therefore, meat scraps, mushrooms and other complex protein foods can help maintain their exoskeleton.    Alternate food supplements can be given once or twice a month. Calcium powder and cuttlefish bone are some of the substitutes for Soil Isopods.   Soil Isopods: Natural Habitat Soil isopods live in wet and humid conditions. These creatures are found more in shaded and humid habitats. During the summer season, their activity becomes low, and they tend to live in places where there is water source and moisture. When the season changes and it starts raining, these creatures become more active, and they spread everywhere. Therefore, it is observed that these isopods love wet and moist environments.  Soil Isopods: Care and Breeding Soil Isopods of Cubaris sp. are rare species of isopods. Breeding of isopods is a bit difficult from other isopod species. The care and maintenance tips are as follows:   An enclosure made of plastic or glass will be suitable for Soil Isopods. It is necessary to maintain the temperature of the enclosure around 75°F These creatures love humid and wet habitats. Therefore, humidity has to be on the higher end. Make sure there is no stagnation of water inside the enclosure. Soil isopods appreciate wet and humid enclosures, not waterlogged enclosures. Provide an enclosure with small ventilation to allow airflow. These isopods prefer to live in shade. Therefore, keep them in a dark, shaded area. Provide deep substrate to the enclosure. Thicker substrate helps maintain a consistent environment.  Add sphagnum moss as it helps in retaining and providing moisture to the enclosed environment.  Supply suitable calcium supplements once or twice a week. Add limestone to the substrate as a supplement and also to mimic the environment.   Soil Isopod: Setting of Artificial Environment To rear a Soil Isopod, it is important to mimic its natural habit. By understanding their natural habitat, we can provide that in any artificial setting.    Soil isopods are from a tropical climate with a wet and humid environment. They’re found among dead and decaying organic matter. These nourish their body by consuming decaying matter.    Therefore, the enclosure for the vivarium or terrarium should mimic the atmosphere of their original habitat. Maintaining a wet and humid substrate with high temperature is crucial.    Before adding your isopods into any artificial setting, make sure they’re of the same species. Mixing various species of isopods can cause clashes as it is their inherent trait to dominate other species. Therefore, it is crucial to keep them in their colonies.   The Soil Isopods can tolerate extreme temperatures. But for them to breed, it is necessary to provide the optimum temperature; for the Soil Isopods to breed, temperature should be maintained around 70°F to 80°F. Make sure that this temperature is maintained, as sudden changes in temperature can affect these creatures.    Almost all isopods require warm and moist surroundings. Soil isopods like their surroundings wet and humid, i.e., they prefer high humidity. Therefore, it is necessary to keep a humidity gradient of around 75% to maintain an optimal environment. Also, add some moss to maintain the humidity in the enclosure.   Ventilation is crucial as it prevents unwanted pests from entering the enclosure. High humidity attracts mould, fruit flies, mites and gnats. Therefore, cross ventilation should be provided to prevent excess moisture accumulation.   Soil Isopod: Substrate A suitable substrate mix is necessary for the moisture-loving isopods. For Soil Isopods, the substrate has to be such that it holds moisture and water, provides a suitable base to hold moisture and digging, and is compact and resistant, unlike soil, drainage and long-lasting.  The ABG substrate mixture is ideal for Soil Isopods. The ABG substrate mix helps keep the balance of the artificial ecosystem and maintains the nutrition for the isopods. ABG substrate contains the mixture of the following:   Sphagnum moss Orchid Bark Charcoal Tree Fern Fibre Peat Moss   This substrate mix is suitable for the Soil isopods. This mix helps them to mimic their natural environment.    Additionally, to make their environment more realistic to their natural settings, provide dried leaves and rotting wood into their enclosure. Also, add powdered limestone to the substrate. These provide food for the isopods and also a place for them to bring out their natural character of gathering and hiding.    In conclusion, a well-balanced substrate mix helps them to thrive and breed. The Soil Isopods are extremely rare and are hard to breed. But they need to be kept under observation. Adding water to the substrate when needed and keeping in check with their diet and nutrition should keep them healthy and happy. 

Troglodillo Sunset Isopod is one unusual and exotic isopod that is native to Thailand. These beautiful and flat isopods have a yellow face that can sometimes be orange, too. The back colour of the Troglodillo Sunset Isopods can range from dark orange to dark brown. They are precious pets that were previously known as the Sunset Queen. The Troglodillo Sunset Isopods are a beginner-friendly option for first-time isopod collectors. These clean-up crew members thrive in medium-humidity environments.  A Glimpse Origin: Thailand Scientific Name: Troglodillo sp. Difficulty: Low Rarity: High Temperature: 65 to 75℉ Size: 12 mm - 20 mm Humidity: Medium To High Favourable Foods: Decaying organic matter, rotting white wood, forest moss An Overview Troglodillo Sunset Isopods make interesting and beloved pets that are rare to find. These Troglodillo isopods are Thai species characterized by their unique yellow, orange, and dark brown colour combination.    These Thailand origin isopods have a somewhat flat appearance. These bright and elegant pets were previously called the Sunset Queen. These easy to keep and easy to breed isopods are medium body species that can grow from 12 mm to 20 mm in size.    Being a dark cave-like environment thrivers, the Troglodillo Sunset Isopods need a terrarium setup with medium to high level of humidity along with plenty of hiding spaces. Higher temperatures can stress the Troglodillo Sunset Isopods and even lead to death.    The Troglodillo Sunset Isopods can make ideal pets because of their amiable and photogenic appearance that resembles the colours of sunset. Feeding the Troglodillo Sunset Isopods is not difficult either. These detrivores can be fed decaying organic matter, calcium, and forest moss.    The Troglodillo Sunset Isopods are staple food eaters. They love eating decaying leaves of walnut and black berry. The stunning and rare species are available in various color combinations of yellow, orange, and dark brown.  Basic Care You can use the following instructions and tips to provide the best care to the Troglodillo Sunset Isopods. You can use an enclosure setup with 50 to 70 per cent humidity to house the Troglodillo Sunset Isopods.  Maintain the container’s temperature within 65 to 75℉.  It is essential to ensure medium to high humidity within the enclosure.  Don’t keep the enclosure in direct light.  Make use of lichen and forest moss to meet the Troglodillo Sunset Isopods. You can give them a protein-based diet twice a week.  Feeding Troglodillo Sunset Isopods are primarily detrivores. These isopods can be fed rotting white wood and decaying leaves. Troglodillo Sunset Isopods can feed on protein sources from small animals as well as fresh vegetables for hydration. They are fond of sweet fruits and dried flowers. These Troglodillo isopods consume oyster seashells and cuttlebone. They also feed on the excrement of bats and pieces of charcoal. Appearance And Behaviour Troglodillo Sunset Isopods thrive in medium to high humid environments.  They can be a suitable choice for beginners because they are easy to keep as well as easy to breed.  These Troglodillo isopods need leaf litter and flat bark cover in order to thrive in the best way.  These Troglodillo isopods have a somewhat flattened appearance.  They have yellow face that can also be orange sometimes. The Troglodillo Sunset Isopods have dark orange to dark brown bodies. Habitat The Troglodillo Sunset Isopods is a species that adores staying active at night. The Trogodillo isopod owners can keep their bioactive terrarium setup moist with the help of rotting white wood and pieces of moss. Substrate Mix The Troglodillo Sunset Isopods will need a substrate mix with decaying leaves and rotten white wood. You can add forest moss and calcium carbonate inside the terrarium. A great substrate mix for Trogodillo Sunset Isopods can also include rocks and bone pieces.