Skeleton Isopod

Porcellio bolivari

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Extremely underrated Spanish isopods, in my opinion. These guys get fairly large as far as isopods go, and anyone who says they aren’t absolutely gorgeous can fight me! They prefer cool temperatures, I try not to let mine get over 70°F, with 65–69°F being my target range. Keep their tub relatively dry with just one or two damp corners. As with all isopods it’s important to be sure they have rot wood & leaf litter available for food and shelter. Supplement with fish flakes here and there for a protein boost.

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Porcellio bolivari isopod on a dry leaf.

Porcellio bolivari isopods of varying ages on a piece of dry rot wood.

A large adult male Porcellio bolivari isopod (on top of another male and some juveniles) posing for the camera. This is one of my most photogenic species, not even running away from the flash of the camera.

A very satisfying group of adult and juvenile Porcellio bolivari isopods showcasing how they relish bark with deep grooves for shelter.

Porcellio bolivari isopods on a piece of wood. They like it dry.

Large adult male Porcellio bolivari isopod

Porcellio bolivari isopods wedged into the grooves of some hardwood bark.

Large sub-adult Porcellio bolivari isopod on my finger for scale. This is not even full size!

Porcellio bolivari isopods on some bark eating fish flakes.