Porcellio Scaber "Calico" Isopod

Porcellio isopods often display sexual dimorphism. In the Calico variety of Porcellio scaber, the females are an orangish-brown color speckled with gray, while the males are a simple gray. Calicos can be very well-camouflaged on cork.

I find this variety to be quite friendly though skittish. They are speedy and bolt when disturbed, but when they are calm you can hand-feed them. If I hold a small piece of food in front of one they will reach up to grab it (others are like SKY FOOD? ABSOLUTELY NOT). This is a fast-reproducing variety that is protein-hungry, so provide plenty of leaf litter and supplement their diet regularly.

Preferred temperature 70–85°F

Preferred humidity  Medium  temperate

Do they roll? No :(

Native to Europe