🪲 Commercial Name:
Cow Isopods
Scientific name: Porcellio laevis “Dairy Cow”
📦 Detailed Description:
Cow Isopods are a unique color morph of Porcellio laevis, featuring a bold black-and-white spotted pattern that resembles the markings of dairy cows. Known for their large size and high activity, they are ideal for display-focused terrariums where movement and visibility are desired.
This morph is especially popular among hobbyists for its striking appearance and ease of care. These isopods are active surface dwellers, making them perfect for observation in bioactive setups.
🌟 Key Features:
- Distinctive white body with black cow-like spots
- Larger than most common isopod species
- Active and highly visible – rarely hides
- Social behavior, often found in small groups
- Easy to care for and quick to adapt
- Suitable for beginners and collectors alike
🌿 Ideal Habitat:
- Temperature: 20 – 26°C (68 – 79°F)
- Humidity: Moderate to high (60% – 80%)
- Thrives in semi-moist environments with dry and damp zones
- Prefers a mix of leaf litter, softwood, and natural substrate
🍂 Diet:
- Decaying leaf litter and plant material
- Algae and fungi
- Isopod-specific food blends
- Small amounts of dried vegetables or fruits
- Weekly protein supplement for breeding support
🛠️ Care Guidelines:
- Maintain consistent moisture with good airflow
- Avoid excessive dryness or waterlogged soil
- Provide hiding spots using cork bark or dried leaves
- Balanced, stable environments enhance longevity and reproduction
🪴 Common Uses:
- Bioactive and decorative terrariums
- Educational setups and display collections
- Morph breeding projects
- Organic waste processing and soil aeration
- Supporting biodiversity in closed ecosystems
♻️ Note:
These isopods are captive-bred under clean and controlled conditions in Saudi Arabia and are shipped ready to integrate into your terrarium with no additional treatment required.
