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Isopods are tiny animals that do not have backbones. There are over 10,000 species of isopods present worldwide. Isopods are generally small creatures. Their size varies between a couple of micrometers up to a half meter (we don't sell those ones unfortunately) Isopods have a wide distribution geographically. Isopods are present in almost all terrains of the world. It is possible to find isopods in distinctive places like oceans, mountains, deserts, etc. Isopods have recently gained popularity as low-maintenance pets. They are great as beginner-friendly pets. Their ability to adapt to even the harshest conditions and relatively smaller size make them excellent pets.  In addition to being sold alone, they are also available in mystery boxes. Many isopod sellers/breeders offer isopod mystery boxes for customers to purchase. While purchasing a mystery box, the customer is unaware of the isopods that will be inside the box. This creates a high anticipation and excitement in the buyers. A General Overview Scientific Name: Isopoda   Class: Malacostraca   Kingdom: Animalia   Phylum: Arthropoda Isopod Mystery Box The Isopod mystery box is a very popular product for hobbyists for a variety of reasons. An isopod mystery box is a random collection of various isopods. The content and the isopod species in a mystery box will be unknown to the buyer until they receive it.  At PostPods, the isopod mystery boxes we offer contain extra isopods worth upto 50% more than the original  mystery box purchaseprice. These mystery boxes enable the buyer to receive a surprise element and the added value for the money paid. Although the selection of isopods for the mystery box is random, we list all the isopods we have available on our website. So, you will only recieve isopods from our listed items online. Why A Mystery Box? Brands and businesses worldwide have been developing a particular interest in the concept of mystery boxes. The idea of sending random products from a business’s collection sounds very interesting. It also creates a significant sense of curiosity and novelty for the buyers.  The pleasant surprise that the buyers feel when opening the mystery box is sure to cause significant dopamine release. The pleasure felt will be even more remarkable when the surprise is regarding live creatures or animals. Through mystery boxes of isopods, PostPods attempts to do the same. The team expects to make it a pleasant surprise for the buyers on which isopod they receive.  Types of Isopods in the Isopod Mystery Box As mentioned before, an isopod mystery box from PostPods contains some of the most popular types of isopods. They are explained in detail below (but not restricted to these types). Cubaris Cubaris is a very popular genus of creatures that contains over 100 species. Cubaris isopods are incredibly popular as pets as they require pretty low maintenance. When compared to other isopods, the Cubaris isopods have a relatively longer lifespan. Their reproduction rates are pretty low.  Cubaris isopods are very easy to take care of. These isopods are in high demand and are a bit expensive, so they are a valuable addition to any mystery box. The incredibly popular pet isopod called Rubber Ducky comes under the Cubaris genus. Some of the other famous members of the Cubaris genus are as follows. Porcellio Porcellio isopods are a possible addition to the isopod mystery boxes. Porcellio genus isopods are in great demand in the pet isopod world. Isopods of the Porcellio genus are found around the globe. Many isopods in the genus can withstand almost all kinds of harsh conditions. As of now, about 200 species have been reported to be a part of the Porcellio genus. A good number of these species are suitable to rear as pets. The very popular pet isopod called Dairy Cow is a member of the Porcellio genus. The isopods in the Porcellio genus generate great curiosity among buyers for their unique defence mechanism of running in a maze-like pattern. Their polymorphic trait is also unique. Armadillidium Armadillidium is a highly sold pet isopod genus. The isopod members of this genus are all in wide demand worldwide. The characteristic feature of the Armadillidium genus isopods is their ability to roll into a ball as part of the defence. Armadillidium isopods are one of the most commonly available isopods. They are also sold in bulk numbers due to the ease of caring for them. There are about 189 species present in the Armadillidium genus. 

Powder Orange isopod also known as Porcellionides pruinosus. These terrestrial species are a distinct orange hue, which contrast the environment they live. Due to this colour and its striking feature, they are a popularly chosen for terrarium and vivarium.  Insight Scientific Name: Porcellionides pruinosus Origin: Southern Europe, Mediterranean Maintenance: Low Size: 3 cm. Lifespan: 1 to 2 years Reproduction: Egg layer Humidity:60% Temperature: 65°F to 85°F Rarity: Low Supplements: Cuttlebone, calcium powder Powder Orange Isopods: Abstract Powder Orange Isopods originated from warm humid climates of Southern Europe, in the Mediterranean region. Due to its popularity now they’re found worldwide.  The Powder Orange isopods got its name from its striking orange to tan shade colour and the powdery appearance on the exoskeleton. They originated from the mutation of the Powder Blue isopods. These creatures are hardy, prolific and their diet is bigger than their body.  Due to their striking appearance they are widely appreciated in the terrarium and vivarium communities and also among isopod loving enthusiasts Powder Orange Isopods: Characteristics and Behaviour They are originated from the Mediterranean region specifically from Southern Europe They can survive extreme environments but they like slightly humid environments. These species are orange mutation of Powder Blue isopods Their carapace is soft unlike other isopods. They are used as snacks for other creatures like frogs, lizards These species are medium-sized and they grow up to 3 cm in length. They are non aggressive and have a calm temperament. They are detritivores. They are the Clean-up crew in the terrarium and vivarium. They are more active at night than during daytime. These creatures are fast and they run and hide when threatened. They are known for social behaviour, thrive in groups They are hardy and highly proactive They are beginner friendly They are not suitable for small kids as these species are soft bodied and kids may not be able to handle it. Powder Orange Isopods: Temperature and Humidity Orange Isopods are best suited for beginners. This is because they adapt to a wide range of temperature and moisture. Even the ideal temperature for these critters should be around 75°F. This temperature is more conducive for them to stay in the area. The Powder Orange isopods are originally from a tropical and arid climate. Therefore humidity is crucial and has to be maintained accordingly. The humidity gradient has to be around 65% but anything above 50% humidity is fine for these species. Food and Diet The Powder Orange isopods have a voracious appetite. It is surprising how much these critters can eat. They primarily feed on detritus. They consume dead organic matter. Therefore, they help maintain bioactive cleanliness. Powder Orange Isopods eat pretty much anything. Like most isopods, they eat leaf litters and decaying cork bark.  But unlike their natural habitat, it is crucial to provide sufficient nutrients for them in an artificial enclosure.   Vegetables: carrots, sweet potatoes, greens. This acts as an alternate food from their usual dried leaf and decayed wood diet.  Protein rich food : Protein is crucial as this helps to maintain their exoskeleton. Also because these creatures are active, especially during night, it is important to provide sufficient nutrition. Fish food, meat scraps, earthworm castings are some of the food given for their calcium and protein. Sometimes supplements like Cuttlebone or calcium powder are also added as alternate source of protein.  Specialised isopod food : Sometimes for the isopods to get all the nutrition it is easier to provide specialised isopod food.  When feeding the isopods, there is a common mistake done by pet parents, which is overfeeding. Overfeeding will attract unwanted pests into the enclosure. Therefore it is necessary to feed them the necessary amount of food that they can finish in a single session.  Powder Orange Isopods: Breeding Powder Orange isopods breeding process is called “Pairing”. Two isopods mate to produce offspring.  The male transfer their spermatophore to the female isopod The female isopods extract the spermatophore and store it in her reproductive tract. These later help to fertilise and lay numerous eggs in soil or other soft object. The eggs incubate for several weeks till it hatch The offspring hatched will go through a series of molting till it reaches the adulthood stage. Powder Orange Isopods: Artificial Enclosure Setting Powder Orange Isopods prefer an arid humid habitat. As a small species, an average size enclosure made of plastic or glass will be suitable to begin. This is apt for those who have started with their isopod journey.  Once it starts showing positive signs like breeding and multiplying their numbers, which they will as they are very proficient, upgrade their enclosure to a bigger size. Make sure to provide small holes as they tend to break out when the ventilation is too big. Provide just enough ventilation so that the enclosure doesn’t get too humid. It attracts pests. When providing humidity to the enclosure, make sure to leave an area dry. When spraying water, make sure to do that in one area and leave other areas dry. Provide a good number of options for them to crawl and dig. Powder Orange isopods are more terrestrial creatures than burrowers. Equip the enclosure with dried leaves, wooden pieces, moss for these creatures to crawl and explore. It is quite a sight to watch them crawling.  Powder orange isopods are social creatures. They live well in colonies. Accompanying them with springtails will help keep the biosphere clean. Also add some terrestrial snails as they live together well in a humid environment. Powder Orange Isopods: Substrate    ABG Substrate mix is provided for Powder Orange Isopod. This substrate mix when topped with dried leaf litter as food is best suitable for these critters.  An alternate substrate mix for Powder Orange isopods will be by providing coco peat, sphagnum moss and plenty of leaf litter.  Both substrate mixes are suitable for the Isopods. Provide good depth of substrate base for the creatures to dig. Also provide a lot of options for the isopods to crawl and hide. They are active creatures, especially at night. Therefore, provide the enclosure with wood bark, rotten wood and dried leaves. Occasionally provide them earthworm casting as supplement to the substrate. This ensures to keep the isopods healthy. By ensuring these methods, the Powder isopods will thrive well and produce a lot of mini isopods.