Armadillidium Flavoscutatum ‘Redhead’ Isopods

One of the most popular Albanian isopods, the Armadillidium Flavoscutatum ‘Redhead’ Isopods, is a unique-looking Armadillidium isopod. These small to medium sized isopods are quite beginner-friendly pets. These high contrast and dark-brown body isopods make a great fit for bioactive terrarium setups. They are distinct-looking isopods. They lack any spots or markings. These low maintenance isopods have a shiny appearance that makes them even more beautiful. Seasoned enthusiasts will enjoy raising these red-orange head isopods. 

Armadillidium Flavoscutatum ‘Redhead’ Isopods: A Glimpse

• Origin: Albania

• Scientific Name: Armadillidium Flavoscutatum

• Difficulty Level: Low

• Rarity: High

• Temperature: 22 to 26℃

• Size: 2cm

• Humidity: 50 to 70%

• Favorite Foods: Fish flakes, cuttlefish, deadwood

An Overview

Armadillidium Flavoscutatum ‘Redhead’ Isopods are well known for their attractive contribution to bioactive vivarium and terrarium setups. These Albanian natives are acclaimed for their mesmerizing appearance. 

Armadillidium Flavoscutatum ‘Redhead’ Isopods make excellent beginner-friendly pets. They are easy to keep and breed isopods. They help in decomposition processes and enhance microbial activity. 

Being Albanian natives, the Armadillidium Flavoscutatum ‘Redhead’ Isopods thrive in a wide range of environments including grasslands and forests. Armadillidium Flavoscutatum ‘Redhead’ Isopods can be grown in social groups peacefully. 

Armadillidium Flavoscutatum ‘Redhead’ Isopods are also known to eat leftover reptile food and turn organic matter into nutrient-rich. These eye-catching isopods are popular for their sparkly appearance amongst other Armadillidium collection enthusiasts. These fascinating detrivore species do not require special care.

Basic Care

You can use the following instructions and tips to provide the best care to Armadillidium Flavoscutatum ‘Redhead’ Isopod.

• Use orchid bark and coir as a ground substrate for your Armadillidium Flavoscutatum ‘Redhead’ Isopods. 

• You can use a terrarium for housing Armadillidium Flavoscutatum ‘Redhead’ Isopod.

• Keep the temperature of the container within 22 to 26℃.

• Add a dark cave or hiding spot for the Armadillidium Flavoscutatum ‘Redhead’ Isopod to give them something to cling to. 

• You can use decaying leaves and pieces of rotten white wood as a substrate. 

• Avoid keeping the enclosure in direct light. 

Armadillidium Flavoscutatum ‘Redhead’ Isopods: Feeding

Armadillidium Flavoscutatum ‘Redhead’ Isopods are primarily detritivores. These isopods feed on fish flakes, deadwood, and gammares. They are fond of food items like betel jelly, cuttlefish bone, etc. They also consume fruit and vegetables. They even feed on decomposed wood fibres and decaying organic matter. 

Armadillidium Flavoscutatum ‘Redhead’ Isopods: Appearance And Behavior

• Armadillidium Flavoscutatum ‘Redhead’ Isopods are small to medium-sized isopods with a red-orange head. 

• Their shiny appearance distinguishes them from other Armadillidium Flavoscutatum isopods. 

• These isopods come in a dark brown body with no distinct markings or spots. 

• These isopods prefer drier environments and move slowly in moist environments. 

• The Armadillidium Flavoscutatum ‘Redhead’ Isopods can curl themselves in a sphere-like shape to avoid predation.

Armadillidium Flavoscutatum ‘Redhead’ Isopods: Habitat

The Armadillidium Flavoscutatum ‘Redhead’ Isopods prefer less humid conditions, but you will have to keep this ground police in a terrarium with a humid retreat. These rare Albanian isopods move quickly in dry conditions to search a humid corner in a bioactive terrarium setup. These extraordinary creatures can initiate a forward movement in order to escape predators that they can make out through weak ground vibrations. 

Armadillidium Flavoscutatum ‘Redhead’ Isopods: Substrate Mix

The substrate mix you select for Armadillidium Flavoscutatum ‘Redhead’ Isopods is important because it can help them thrive in a desirable environment. You can use sphagnum moss and coir as the base of your bioactive terrarium setup. Your natural substrate can also include decaying organic matter such as leaf litter. A substrate mix with leaf litter allows a terrarium setup to maintain humidity that is essential for these isopods to grow.