{"product_id":"zebra-isopods-armadillidium-maculatum","title":"\"Zebra\" isopods (Armadillidium maculatum)","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZebra Isopod — \u003cem\u003eArmadillidium maculatum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most recognizable isopods in the hobby, with bold black-and-white bands that give it its common name.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey originate from the Mediterranean region of southern Europe and are a relatively dry-tolerant \u003cem\u003eArmadillidium\u003c\/em\u003e. Adults reach roughly \u003cstrong\u003e18 mm (0.7 in)\u003c\/strong\u003e and can roll completely into a ball when disturbed. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor husbandry, the important distinction is that Zebras shouldn't be kept uniformly wet. A good setup has a \u003cstrong\u003epronounced moisture gradient\u003c\/strong\u003e: keep roughly \u003cstrong\u003e1\/3–1\/2 of the enclosure moist\u003c\/strong\u003e with sphagnum moss or damp substrate while leaving the remainder substantially drier and well ventilated. Normal room temperatures work well; roughly \u003cstrong\u003e65–80°F\u003c\/strong\u003e is a practical range. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir staple diet should be \u003cstrong\u003edecaying hardwood leaves and decomposed hardwood\u003c\/strong\u003e, available continuously. Supplemental vegetables and occasional protein such as dried shrimp or fish food are useful, and they should have a continuous calcium source such as cuttlebone, limestone, calcium carbonate, or crushed eggshell. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey're generally considered \u003cstrong\u003ebeginner-friendly to intermediate\u003c\/strong\u003e, reproduce at a moderate rate, and are especially attractive as a display colony because they're fairly conspicuous once established. They can work as a bioactive cleanup crew, although there are faster-reproducing species better suited when cleanup performance is the primary goal. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're evaluating this species for a \u003cstrong\u003eDubia.com product listing\u003c\/strong\u003e, I can also give you the recommended care parameters, selling points, and any potential drawbacks compared with the other isopods you carry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RPG","offers":[{"title":"10ct","offer_id":47381186642089,"sku":"ZebraIso10","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10ct FREE SHIPPING","offer_id":47381186674857,"sku":"ZebraIso10","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/reptilesupply.com\/products\/zebra-isopods-armadillidium-maculatum","provider":"ReptileSupply.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}