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Dwarf White Isopods (Trichorhina tomentosa)
Dwarf White Isopods (Trichorhina tomentosa)
Prices are per each isopod. Tiered bulk discounts are unlocked as you add more. (See additional information below for details).
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Dwarf White Isopods for sale!
Origins: Dwarf Whites are native to Central and South America and are extremely popular for homemade micro-habitats. They are soft-bodied, low maintenance, and shy creatures that tend to burrow under the moist substrate. You can keep them in the same enclosures as invertebrates, reptiles, and amphibians. How small are they? Smaller than a grain of rice. They have proved to be a good Clean-Up Crew.
We don’t recommend mixing isopods, especially these ones. They have been known to take over and wipe out other colonies and earned the nickname “The Devil’s Rice”. WASH HANDS VERY WELL AFTER HANDLING! QUARANTINE from other tubs (often in other room), parthogenic - WILL OUTCOMPETE MOST OTHER SPECIES!
Recommended use: Crested Gecko, Dart Frog enclosures.
Habitat: They thrive in moderate to high humidity ranges with tropical temperatures between 70-78°F. Recommended substrate depth 3-4".
Food: As with most isopod species their main source of diet should be lots of leaf litter, decaying wood, and calcium supply. They love protein!
Reproduction: High reproductive rates. Fun Fact: Dwarf Whites are parthenogenetic, which means the female can get pregnant without a male’s fertilization.
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.
LOCAL PICKUP OPTIONS
- When selecting a local meetup, we will email you to arrange date/time.
- Check your emails (including junk/spam folders) and contact us if you haven't heard back within 48 hours of placing your order.
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).
