🪲 Commercial Name:
Yellow Spotted Geströ Isopod – Single Piece
Scientific name: Armadillidium gestroi
📦 Detailed Description:
The Yellow Spotted Geströ Isopod is a rare and visually stunning species from the Armadillidium genus. It features a glossy black exoskeleton decorated with vivid yellow spots arranged in a symmetrical pattern, giving it a striking appearance in any terrarium setup.
This species is larger in size than typical isopods and is known for its ability to roll into a tight ball when threatened—a natural defensive behavior. It is calm, low-maintenance, and ideal for display-focused enclosures or advanced isopod collections.
🌟 Key Features:
- Large-sized isopod with a bold, glossy appearance
- Distinctive yellow spotting on a black shell
- Rolls into a ball when disturbed (conglobation)
- Calm behavior, does not disrupt other terrarium life
- Highly attractive for decorative or morph-focused terrariums
🌿 Ideal Habitat:
- Temperature: 20 – 26°C (68 – 79°F)
- Humidity: Moderate to high (60% – 80%)
- Prefers a balanced moisture gradient: dry and damp zones
- Enjoys hiding under leaf litter, cork bark, and natural wood
🍂 Diet:
- Decaying leaves and plant matter
- Fungi and algae
- Isopod-specific food blends
- Dried vegetables or fruits in small amounts
- Occasional protein source to support breeding
🛠️ Care Guidelines:
- Maintain moderate humidity with good ventilation
- Avoid extreme dryness or waterlogging
- Provide hiding areas using bark, leaves, or moss
- Can be housed with peaceful species
- Stable environments promote health and reproduction
🪴 Common Uses:
- Decorative and educational terrariums
- Bioactive display systems
- Isopod morph collections and breeding projects
- Soil health improvement and organic matter breakdown
- Enhancing biodiversity in closed ecosystems
♻️ Note:
This isopod is captive-bred under clean, controlled conditions in Saudi Arabia and is ready for immediate integration into your terrarium environment.
