{"product_id":"armadillidium-hauseni-triceratops","title":"Armadillidium hauseni \"Triceratops\"","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"color: #4caf50;\"\u003eArmadillidium hauseni \"Triceratops\"\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative to the Greek island of Paxos, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArmadillidium hauseni\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \"Triceratops\" is one of the more unusual European isopods, and it's easy to see where its nickname comes from. Its pale peach-coloured body has a rough, textured appearance, but the real attraction is its head, with three prominent horn-like projections that give it an almost prehistoric look.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eViewed head-on, the resemblance to a tiny Triceratops is remarkable. It's this unusual feature that makes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArmadillidium hauseni\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e so recognisable and a particularly interesting species to have in a collection. Despite its impressive appearance, this little isopod is only a fraction of the size of its dinosaur namesake but still a large pod in the Isopoda order!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species is active and a good choice for beginners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #4caf50;\"\u003eCare Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #4caf50;\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mixed sizes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #4caf50;\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rotting hardwood, leaf litter (oak, beech, maple, chestnut, Asian species), and lichen form the staple diet. Supplement regularly with calcium (cuttlefish bone, limestone, or powdered calcium carbonate), protein-rich treats (fish flakes, shrimp pellets) and vegetables (squash, carrot, zucchini, or sweet potato).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #4caf50;\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–24 °C. Room temperature is usually fine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #4caf50;\"\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50–70%. Maintain a moist\/dry gradient: one side humid with moss or damp substrate, the other drier. Mist lightly or use a dropper every week to maintain stability without waterlogging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #4caf50;\"\u003eVentilation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide good cross-ventilation to prevent stagnation, while keeping humidity stable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #4caf50;\"\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Substrate minimum ~5cm deep mix, organic soil, flake soil, rotting wood, sphagnum moss, and leaf litter. Add cork bark and hardwood pieces for shelter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #4caf50;\"\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3L Braplast tub or larger. For growing colonies 5L and 11L tubs may be more suitable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIsopods are shipped securely in ventilated tubs with damp moss for safe travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #4caf50;\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you are interested in larger quantities than those listed, or want any advise, please get in contact!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Xoticbugs","offers":[{"title":"5","offer_id":57634583642492,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10","offer_id":57634583675260,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"20","offer_id":57634583708028,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/1583\/6215\/files\/armadillidium-hauseni-isopod_4_859b2a9f-9517-471b-91ec-b893c676f43b.jpg?v=1791639871","url":"https:\/\/xoticbugs.com\/products\/armadillidium-hauseni-triceratops","provider":"Xoticbugs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}