Armadillidium gestroi – Yellow Spot Isopods

Add a vibrant cleanup crew to your collection with Armadillidium gestroi, available at Primal Paradise Pets! These eye-catching terrestrial isopods are known for their dark bodies decorated with distinctive yellow spots, making them a popular choice for isopod enthusiasts and bioactive terrarium setups.

Care Information

1. Scientific Name: Armadillidium gestroi
2. Common Name: Yellow Spot Isopod
3. Difficulty: Beginner to intermediate
4. Temperature: Approximately 20–26°C (68–79°F)
5. Humidity: Moderate, with a moist and dry side in the enclosure
6. Diet: Decaying leaf litter, rotting hardwood, and supplemental foods
7. Housing: Well-ventilated enclosure with leaf litter, cork bark, and hiding places
8. Calcium: Provide a calcium source for healthy exoskeleton development

Care Tips: Provide plenty of pesticide-free leaf litter, maintain a moisture gradient, and ensure good ventilation. Avoid waterlogged substrate and offer occasional protein-rich foods to support healthy growth and breeding.

Perfect For: Isopod collectors, invertebrate enthusiasts, and bioactive terrarium keepers looking for a striking species with beautiful yellow markings.