Porcellio scaber 'Calico' Isopods

Porcellio scaber 'Calico' Isopods Origin • Native to Europe Environmental Preferences • Temperature Range: 63–79°F (17–26°C)• Humidity Preference: Medium (50–60%) Physical Characteristics • Average Adult Size: Up to 1.8 cm (~0.71")• Females exhibit orange to red mottled “Calico” pattern• Males appear as typical gray scabers (carry calico gene recessively but do not express it) Diet • Soft or rotting wood• Leaf litter and decaying plant matter• Calcium sources (e.g., cuttlebone, eggshell, PangeaCal Calcium)• Protein (e.g., freeze-dried shrimp, minnows, fish pellets, dried insects)• Commercial insect food (e.g., Pangea Roach & Cricket Food)• Vegetables (e.g., carrots, zucchini, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, cucumber)• Fruits (e.g., bananas, apples, watermelon, mango) Note: Porcellio laevis and Porcellio scaber have high protein requirements and may bite reptiles if not provided with adequate supplemental protein. Description Porcellio scaber “Calico” is unique in that only females visuall