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Black Panda Isopods (Cubaris sp.)
Black Panda Isopods (Cubaris sp.)
Every price is per isopod. No fixed packs here, so build the starter culture that fits your enclosure! We ask for a minimum of 3 per species to give your colony a strong start, and bulk discounts unlock automatically as you add more. (Details below)
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Black Panda Isopods for Sale (Cubaris sp.)
The Panda King went dark. Literally.
Black Pandas are a color morph of the Panda King with a much darker look and the same adorable faces. Our Black Panda colony has been one of our best-breeding Cubaris colonies, so if you want a Cubaris that actually grows, start here.
Origin: A hardy color morph of the Cubaris Panda King, a line traced to Vietnam. Like many Cubaris, they spend much of their time beneath leaf litter and cork bark, but they'll come out to explore once they're comfortable.
HPI Preferred Habitat Targets: 72–78°F; supporting relative humidity around 70–85%; keep roughly 80% of the substrate/moisture zone consistently damp with a smaller, less-wet refuge and low-to-moderate ventilation. The substrate should stay humid and aerated, not saturated or stagnant. Recommended substrate depth 3-4".
Diet: Their primary diet should consist of decaying leaf litter and rotting hardwood. They also benefit from a quality calcium source, such as limestone, along with supplemental foods including quality isopod diets, vegetables, fruits, and protein offered in moderation.
Reproduction: Fast for a Cubaris species.
Recommended For: Beginner to intermediate keepers, bioactive enclosures, collectors, families, classrooms, and Panda King fans.
Ordering: Priced per isopod, with a minimum of 3 per species. Starting a new colony? We recommend 6–20 (see How Many Isopods Should I Get?). Bulk discounts apply automatically.
Black Panda Isopod FAQ
Are Black Panda isopods good for beginners? Yes. They are a hardy morph of the Panda King and a good choice for a first Cubaris.
How fast do Black Pandas breed? Fast for a Cubaris. Our Black Panda colony is one of our best-breeding Cubaris colonies.
What is the difference between a Black Panda and a Panda King? Black Pandas are a darker color morph of the Panda King with the same cute faces and care needs.
When do you ship live isopods? Live animals ship on Tuesdays so packages don’t sit in a carrier facility over the weekend.
See the original Panda King or browse more fast-breeding isopods.
Additional Information
Additional Information
- Isopods are captive bred.
- Do not release them into the wild (per USDA APHIS)
- Isopods will be various sizes.
Many isopod distributors offer starter cultures of specific counts (5, 6, 8, 10 counts, etc.). We have found that some clients want 1 isopod while others prefer 20+. We have made the decision to sell isopods on a per price basis to assist with your custom-built starter cultures.
Isopod listings are priced for 1 isopod.
Tiered Discounts are unlocked as you add more.
New to Isopods?
New to Isopods?
We have some care tips to help you get started and troubleshoot any concerns you may have with your colonies.
Click here to check them out!
Shipping Information
Shipping Information
At Holy-Poly Isopods LLC, we pride ourselves on providing professional shipping.
FREE SHIPPING
- Orders of $99+ are eligible for complimentary shipping.
- The shipping service will be determined by Holy-Poly Isopods (regardless of shipping selection).
SHIPPING LIVE ANIMALS
- As a USDA APHIS Permitted shipping facility, we use our current PPQ-526 permits to ship within the Continental U.S.
- When sending 'Live Animals' we may delay your shipment due to Holiday schedules, weather conditions at your location or ours, or other.
- We provide Live Arrival Guarantee (LAG) Shipping through our strategic shipping partners and policies.
- Review and understand our LAG Policy for safe delivery.
- You are responsible for ensuring their safe indoor delivery promptly or arranging a Hold for Pickup with our Shipping Partner (picking up same day).
SoCal Local Pickup Options
SoCal Local Pickup Options
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LOCAL PICKUP
Skip the shipping fees and meet up with us in person!
- Torrance, CA
- Murrieta, CA
If you’re in a qualifying zip code, local pickup will appear as an option at checkout on orders of $25+.
Heads up: A few items aren’t eligible for local pickup. If your order includes any of them, those items will ship to you, and shipping will be charged for them.
