Oreo Crumble Isopods (Porcellionides pruinosus)

Oreo Crumble Isopods for Sale (Porcellionides pruinosus)

Cookies and cream, hold the calories. Please don't dunk them in milk.

Oreo Crumbles are one of the most eye-catching morphs of Porcellionides pruinosus, with a blend of black, white and gray that gives them their famous cookies-and-cream look. They're always on the move, hardy, and fast breeding, which makes them one of the best clean-up crews for bioactive enclosures.

Origin: Native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean region, Oreo Crumbles are a color morph of Porcellionides pruinosus.

HPI Preferred Habitat Targets: 70–80°F; supporting relative humidity around 60–75%; maintain a clear moisture gradient with roughly one-third to one-half of the substrate moist and the remainder progressively drier, plus good ventilation. Provide a moist sphagnum or hydration retreat and avoid keeping the entire enclosure saturated. Recommended substrate depth 2-3".

Diet: Their primary diet should consist of plenty of decaying leaf litter and rotting hardwood. They also benefit from a quality calcium source, along with supplemental foods including quality isopod diets, vegetables, fruits, and protein offered in moderation.

Reproduction: Fast, Highly Prolific (Typical brood size: 20-30).

Perfect For: Beginner keepers, bioactive enclosures, reptile keepers, classrooms, and display terrariums.

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.

Oreo Crumble Isopod FAQ

Are Oreo Crumble isopods good for beginners? Yes. They have the same hardy, forgiving nature as other powder isopods, with a more eye-catching pattern.

How fast do Oreo Crumble isopods breed? Fast. Typical broods are 20–30, and colonies grow quickly under good conditions.

Do Oreo Crumbles work as a clean-up crew? Yes. Their appetite and constant activity make them one of the best clean-up crews for bioactive enclosures, and they look great in display terrariums.

When do you ship live isopods? Live animals ship on Tuesdays so packages don’t sit in a carrier facility over the weekend.

See more fast-breeding isopods or add springtails for a complete clean-up crew.