Porcellio laevis dairy cow

Beautiful isopods that are very easy to maintain as well as being very prolific, which makes them ideal for live food, to keep your bioactive terrariums clean or simply as a pet.

They are ideal to start in the world of isopods, their name which in Spanish means "dairy cow" comes from their white coloration with black spots.

Isopods, also known as mealybugs, are animals that break down organic matter, feeding on everything, including animal droppings, making them ideal for keeping bioactive terrariums.

Unlike insects that have a chitin exoskeleton, these have a calcium carbonate shell, which is why they are a great source of minerals for our reptiles.