{"product_id":"armadillidium-sordidum-sordid-pill-woodlouse","title":"Armadillidium sordidum (Sordid Pill Woodlouse)","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"color: #4caf50;\"\u003eArmadillidium sordidum (Sordid Pill Woodlouse)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative to southern France, Corsica and parts of Italy, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArmadillidium sordidum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a beautifully patterned European isopod with warm, autumnal-brown colouring and intricate golden marbling. Its markings resemble patches of lichen scattered across its body, giving it excellent natural camouflage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the loveliest things about this species is how much the pattern varies between individuals. Some have delicate golden flecks, while others display larger, irregular patches across their segments, meaning no two look quite the same.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardy, active and prolific, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArmadillidium sordidum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a lovely choice for keepers who enjoy colourful, naturally patterned isopods and want a colony that is rewarding to watch grow.\u003c\/span\u003e\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 40–60%. 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":57634661073276,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10","offer_id":57634661106044,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"20","offer_id":57634661138812,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/1583\/6215\/files\/armadillidium-sordidum-isopod_2_cfa2c446-cb15-4cc6-89c3-7575f3f49661.jpg?v=1791641422","url":"https:\/\/xoticbugs.com\/products\/armadillidium-sordidum-sordid-pill-woodlouse","provider":"Xoticbugs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}