{"product_id":"aussie-orange-isopods-porcellio-scaber","title":"Aussie Orange Isopods (Porcellio scaber)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan data-subtree=\"aimfl,mfl\"\u003eAussie Orange Isopods (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003ePorcellio scaber\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e), also known as rough woodlice or slaters, are \u003cmark class=\"b6AQX\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=kiUtIc_v\/cFwyDc\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwj2pJG95L6XAxUCs1YBHdJMNoAQuJAPegoIAggACAAICxAD\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003ea bright, hardy color morph of the common European woodlouse that have adapted globally and thrive across Australia\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[[[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,[247864,null,0]]]]--\u003e\u003c\/mark\u003e. They are widely used as a colorful, active clean-up crew in bioactive terrariums, vivariums, and reptile enclosures.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ZLzG0d ncoeY E8xBUb\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"aria-level=kiUtIc_16\/fLk2Md\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"ZLzG0d ncoeY E8xBUb\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"aria-level=kiUtIc_16\/fLk2Md\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[[2,[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,[351768,null,0]],[],null,1]]--\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-bfc=\"\" class=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwj2pJG95L6XAxUCs1YBHdJMNoAQi4wTegoIAggACAAIFBAA\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACBQQAA\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"XSq4R KI3fJ\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACBQQAQ\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACBQQAg\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-sized (up to 20 mm long) with a rough, textured exoskeleton and a bright orange-to-tangerine color (sometimes with white skirting or subtle shading). They do not roll into a tight ball.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACBQQBw\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eBehavior:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Prolific, hardy, and active during the day, making them great for beginners.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACBQQDA\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eRole:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Act as detritivores that break down decaying leaf litter, wood, animal waste, and leftover food to regulate moisture and prevent mold.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-bfc=\"\" class=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwj2pJG95L6XAxUCs1YBHdJMNoAQi4wTegoIAggACAAIGhAA\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACBoQAA\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"ZLzG0d ncoeY E8xBUb\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"aria-level=kiUtIc_27\/fLk2Md\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eCare Requirements\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[[2,[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,[351768,null,0]],[],null,1]]--\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-bfc=\"\" class=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwj2pJG95L6XAxUCs1YBHdJMNoAQi4wTegoIAggACAAIJRAA\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACCUQAA\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"XSq4R KI3fJ NOp1Jf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACCUQAQ\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACCUQAg\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eEnclosure:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e A simple plastic tub with ventilation holes, featuring a deep substrate mix (10 cm+ of flake soil, coco coir, and decomposing leaf litter).\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACCUQBQ\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eMoisture Gradient:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep one side damp (using moss like sphagnum) and leave the opposite side mostly dry so they can regulate their own hydration.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACCUQCg\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Room temperature (roughly 18°C–26°C), avoiding extreme highs or lows.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACCUQDw\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"yADgie\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"yADgie\"\u003e Decaying leaves, rotting wood, vegetable scraps (carrots, squash), fish flakes, and calcium sources like eggshell powder or cuttlebone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-ux=\"GridCell\" class=\"x-el x-el-div c2-1 c2-2 c2-4i c2-4s c2-4t c2-4u c2-28 c2-o c2-35 c2-4d c2-34 c2-3 c2-4 c2-4v c2-4w c2-4x c2-4y c2-4z c2-50 c2-51 c2-5 c2-6 c2-52 c2-53 c2-7 c2-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-ux=\"Block\" class=\"x-el x-el-div c2-1 c2-2 c2-3h c2-3 c2-4 c2-5 c2-6 c2-7 c2-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-ux=\"Text\" data-aid=\"PRODUCT_DESCRIPTION_RENDERED\" data-typography=\"BodyAlpha\" class=\"x-el x-el-p c2-1 c2-2 c2-1n c2-1o c2-43 c2-5i c2-3h c2-3w c2-3 c2-4 c2-19 c2-3g c2-4f c2-5 c2-6 c2-7 c2-8\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Orange Isopod ( Porcellio scaber “Orange”) is a bright and hardy colour morph of the common rough woodlouse. Bred in captivity for its vivid orange tones, this morph combines the durability and strong breeding habits of the species with bold, eye-catching colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScientific Classification Scientific name: Porcellio scaber\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily: Porcellionidae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon name: Orange Isopod\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppearance Medium-sized, elongated body Distinct rough, textured exoskeleton Bright orange to tangerine coloration, sometimes with subtle darker shading Dark eyes that contrast against the orange body Does not roll into a tight ball The intensity of colour can vary between individuals, with some appearing pale peach and others a deep, vibrant orange. Natural Background The species Porcellio scaber originates from Europe but is now widespread across the world, commonly found in: Gardens Woodland leaf litter Compost heaps Beneath logs and stones The Orange morph is a selectively bred captive variety and is not typically seen in wild populations. Behaviour Active and resilient, Porcellio scaber are efficient detritivores that feed on: Decaying leaves Rotting wood Vegetable scraps Organic debris They are quick-moving and rely on speed and hiding rather than conglobation for protection. Invertebrate Keeping Orange Porcellio scaber are popular among hobbyists because they are: Hardy and adaptable Fast breeding Suitable for bioactive enclosures For optimal care, provide: A moisture gradient (humid and drier areas) Abundant leaf litter and cork bark Good airflow A reliable calcium source for healthy moulting With proper conditions, they establish colourful, thriving colonies that add both function and visual appeal to naturalistic terrarium setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-ux=\"GridCell\" class=\"x-el x-el-div c2-1 c2-2 c2-4i c2-4s c2-4t c2-4u c2-28 c2-o c2-35 c2-4d c2-34 c2-3 c2-4 c2-4v c2-4w c2-4x c2-4y c2-4z c2-50 c2-51 c2-5 c2-6 c2-5n c2-5o c2-5p c2-7 c2-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-ux=\"Block\" class=\"x-el x-el-div c2-1 c2-2 c2-5d c2-5q c2-3 c2-4 c2-5 c2-6 c2-7 c2-8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Biota Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52816664396007,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/5014\/0903\/files\/IMG_20260607_140717538_1.jpg?v=1792162200","url":"https:\/\/www.biotastudio.com.au\/products\/aussie-orange-isopods-porcellio-scaber","provider":"Biota Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}