Armadillidium maculatum "Yellow Zebra"

The "Yellow Zebra" morph of Armadillidium maculatum is black with yellow stripes. The morph doesn't seem to be as well isolated as other Zebras, with stripes commonly broken or appearing more as spots along the edge of each pereon (body segment). My Yellow Zebra culture seems a bit loose about their markings and are priced accordingly (more images coming soon, they have a tendency to scatter when disturbed!).

This isopod variety is fairly bold and friendly, and a good option for people who want to see their isopods out and about more frequently. Zebra varieties are commonly recommended as clean-up crews in bioactive terrariums, and are less likely to be eaten by their tank-mates due to their especially hard exoskeleton. Like other zebras, they reproduce quickly and are hardy to a range of conditions. The prefer lower humidity but seemed unbothered by wetter conditions; just use caution as sustained higher humidity may cause problems with molts.

Preferred temperature 70–80°F

Preferred humidity  Medium  temperate, hardy to variance

Do they roll? Yes ✓

Native to France and Italy