Like most other Porcellio species, the Bolivari Lemonade Isopods prefer a less moist environment in comparison to other isopods. These fascinating isopods originate in eastern Spain. They are becoming very popular for their unique lemon and yellow hues; thus, quality Bolivari Lemonade Isopods are some of the most in-demand large species right now. These isopods make exotic pets. They breed readily in a basic isopod setup. They make a good option for beginners as well as seasoned terrarium enthusiasts. They are mostly found in caves with arid environments.
A Glimpse
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Origin: Eastern Spain
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Scientific Name: Porcellio bolivari "Lemonade"
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Difficulty Level: Medium
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Size: 3cm
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Rarity: Rare
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Temperature: 70°F to 80℉
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Humidity: 50% to 70%
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Favorite Foods: Lichens, Banana Leaf, Dead Wood, Cuttlebone
An Overview
Bolivari Lemonade Isopods are quite rare in the uK hobby still at this time. These isopods are well-known to be a great addition to terrarium setups. They are low-maintenance pets that thrive in a less moist environment.
These natives to Spain are characterized by their completely yellow color variation, flat and broad bodies. They have a lemonade-like colouration with strong yellow highlights.
The best thing about the these Isopods is that they decompose organic matter. They can be a perfect addition for maintenance of bioactive terrariums.
They cannot tolerate stale and musty air. They should only be added to terrariums with generous ventilation areas.
These isopods feed on many different types of food, such as feeding foliage, dead wood, cuttlebone, pollen, beetle jelly, etc. They can make a captivating breed for your collection.
Basic Care
You can use the following instructions and tips to provide the best care to Bolivari Lemonade Isopods.
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Use forest moss and feeding foliage as a ground substrate for your Bolivari Lemonade Isopods.
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You can use a terrarium for housing Bolivari Lemonade Isopods.
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Keep the temperature of the container within 70°F to 80℉.
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Add curved cork bark works into the terrarium to give Bolivari Lemonade Isopods something to cling to.
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Humidity should be no more than 50 to 70%.
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Avoid keeping the enclosure under direct sunlight.
Bolivari Lemonade Isopods: Feeding
Bolivari Lemonade Isopods are primarily detrivores. These isopods love to consume decaying wood and calcium sources such as limestone and cuttlefish bone. They are fond of forest materials such as leaf litter. They also consume cocoa leaves, Indian almond leaves, and dandelion flowers. They even feed on vegetables, salads, lichens, and banana leaves.
Appearance And Behavior
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They are large and with elongated uropods.
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Their unique appearance looks similar to large trilobites. They can make a unique highlight of your terrarium setup.
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These isopods come in remarkable combinations of colors and even patterns.
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These isopods prefer the humid mossy corner of a terrarium for recurring molting process.
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They can maintain a balanced ecosystem within a terrarium by their contribution to soil health and the nutrient cycle.
Habitat
Bolivari Lemonade Isopods prefer a less moist environment, but you will have to maintain proper ventilation for them to thrive. These classic large Spanish isopods require plenty of airflow. They are extraordinary creatures that can add a touch of natural beauty to any terrarium. These skeleton-like isopods will slowly die off in a humid environment.
Substrate Mix
You can add forest hummus and flake soil to the ground substrate mix. You can use a natural substrate that includes lime granulate, dead wood, shell grit, feeding foliage, and forest moss. The ground substrate for Bolivari Lemonade Isopods can also include Sphagnum moss and natural moss.
