Description
Mini Speckled Woodlice: Your Vivarium’s Cleanup Crew
These soil isopods are soft-bodied, fast-moving, and an ideal prey for reptiles and amphibians. Here’s why they’re a must-have:
- Natural Cleaners: Mini Speckled Woodlice excel at tidying up your vivarium. They feast on leaf litter and decaying matter, keeping your enclosure spick and span.
- Reproduction Champions: As long as they have a variety of leaf litter and rotting material, these woodlice will happily reproduce. Beware if you have particularly voracious occupants—they might snack on your woodlice.
- Calcium Boost: Not only are they a tasty food source, but are also rich in calcium. Your reptiles and amphibians will benefit from this essential nutrient.
- Terrarium Aeration: Thriving in tropical-style terrariums, these woodlice diligently turn over the substrate. This natural aeration process benefits your plants and overall ecosystem.
- Plant-Friendly: Fear not! Mini Speckled Woodlice won’t harm your planted terrarium. They coexist peacefully with your greenery.
To kickstart your own woodlice colony, add some leaf litter to your vivarium. Your reptile habitat will thrive with these little helpers!
Read our guide to Isopod Care