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Zebra Isopods (Armadillidium maculatum)
Zebra Isopods (Armadillidium maculatum)
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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Zebra Isopods for Sale (Armadillidium maculatum)
Every isopod keeper remembers their first colony, and ours was Zebras. Along with Panda Kings, these striped roly-polies are where Holy-Poly began, and they're still one of the best ways to start in the hobby.
Zebras are classic pill bugs: bold black-and-white stripes, a calm, passive temperament, and the irresistible habit of rolling into a perfect little ball when they're startled. They're fun to watch, easy to care for, and quietly do their job as a clean-up crew in bioactive enclosures.
Origin: A. maculatum are native to France. Commonly referred to as Zebras in the isopod community.
HPI Preferred Habitat Targets: 65–75°F; supporting relative humidity around 50–70%; maintain a clear moisture gradient with roughly half the substrate moist and half progressively drier, plus good ventilation along the drier side. Provide cork bark, leaf litter and a dependable moist retreat; avoid uniformly wet conditions. Recommended substrate depth 2-3"+.
Diet: As with most isopod species, their main diet should be lots of leaf litter, decaying wood and a calcium supply. Supplement with organic fresh veggies and protein.
Reproduction: Moderate (Brood size 20+)
Perfect For: Beginner keepers, drier bioactive setups that still provide a dedicated moist hydration zone, classrooms, and anyone who wants a classic roly-poly that's easy to love.
Ordering: Priced per isopod, with a minimum of 3 per species, perfect for adding new genetics to an existing colony. Starting a new colony? We recommend 6–20 (see How Many Isopods Should I Get?). Bulk discounts apply automatically.
Restrictions: Due to state permitting requirements, we are not allowed to ship these isopods to Florida.
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.
