Cubaris sp "Crazy Horse"

Originating from Thailand, Cubaris sp. "Crazy Horse" is a rather unusual isopod, known for its striking mix of chocolate-brown, charcoal-black and creamy-white markings. Some individuals are almost entirely dark, while others have large patches of white across their backs, giving each one its own distinctive appearance.

What makes Crazy Horse particularly interesting is just how much the pattern can vary within a single colony. It's fascinating to see the different combinations of light and dark markings develop as the colony grows, with some individuals looking almost like completely different isopods!

Still relatively uncommon in the hobby, Crazy Horse is a lovely addition for collectors who enjoy unusual colouration and the excitement of never quite knowing what patterns their next generation might produce.

Care Information

• Size: Mixed sizes.
• Diet: 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).
• Temperature: 20–26 °C.
• Humidity: 70-80%. Requires a high humidity like most Thai species. 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.
• Ventilation: Provide good cross-ventilation to prevent stagnation, while keeping humidity stable.
• Substrate: Substrate minimum ~5cm deep mix, organic soil, flake soil, rotting wood, sphagnum moss, and leaf litter. Add cork bark and hardwood pieces for shelter.
• Enclosure: 3L Braplast tub or larger. For growing colonies 5L and 11L tubs may be more suitable.

Isopods are shipped securely in ventilated tubs with damp moss for safe travel.

Note: If you are interested in larger quantities than those listed, or want any advise, please get in contact!