{"product_id":"porcellio-werneri-silverback","title":"Porcellio werneri \"Silverback\"","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"color: #4caf50;\"\u003ePorcellio werneri \"Silverback\"\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a distinctive line known as\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e“Silverback”, originating from a separate wild population than the typical grey Porcellio werneri. Individuals from this population display a broad, silvery-white stripe running down the centre of the body giving them a striking appearance. They retain the same large size and extremely broad, flat body shape characteristic of Porcellio werneri.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese isopods are captive-bred (CB).\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 20–28 °C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #4caf50;\"\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40-50%. Requires low humidity. Maintain a moist\/dry gradient: 1\/4 of the tub humid with moss or damp substrate, the remaining 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":"x5","offer_id":56153313968508,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"x10","offer_id":56153314001276,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/1583\/6215\/files\/enhanced_17_be21566e-311f-462d-96d8-9a14767656be.jpg?v=1766533720","url":"https:\/\/xoticbugs.com\/products\/porcellio-werneri-silverback","provider":"Xoticbugs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}