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Lava Isopods (Porcellio scaber)
Lava Isopods (Porcellio scaber)
Prices are per each isopod. Tiered bulk discounts are unlocked as you add more. (See additional information below for details).
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Lava Isopods for sale!
Origins: P. scaber are hard bodied isopods native to Europe. Unique characteristics provide gorgeous patterns of orange, red, black color combinations. Not too many look the same. We have seen all red ones, all black ones, and unlimited combinations in between. A very hardy species that produces quickly once established. A fast moving, top cleanup crew that prefers the dark.
Habitat: prefer low to moderate humidity, but are very tolerant of humid conditions which helps if it starts to dry a little bit (68-78°F). Ensure they have their hydration station setup in a corner (moist sphagnum moss). Recommended substrate depth 2-3".
Recommended use: Bearded Dragon enclosures, Bone Cleaning (skulls), feeders (for larger animals).
Food: As with most isopod species their main source of diet should be lots of leaf litter, decaying wood, and calcium supply. This species will readily cannibalize each other if there is not enough protein in their diet (feed protein 2x per week). Supplement with mushrooms, freeze dried veggies, organic veggie scraps.
Reproduction: Fast (Brood size ~10-20)
Restrictions: Due to state permitting requirements, we are not allowed to ship these isopods to Louisiana.
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.
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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).
