Trachelipus Trilobatus (Trilobite) Isopods

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.