Armadillidium pallasii – Flared Isopods

Armadillidium pallasii, commonly known as flared isopods, is a hardy and attractive isopod species valued for both display and cleanup crews in bioactive terrariums. With their distinctive flared body shape and subtle coloration, these isopods add movement, interest, and essential ecological balance to naturalistic enclosures.

Flared isopods thrive in well-ventilated setups with a moisture gradient, ranging from a damp hide area to a drier zone. A substrate mix of soil, clay, sand, and leaf litter supports natural burrowing behaviour and stable colonies. High-quality leaf litter, decaying wood, and supplemental foods such as fish flakes, vegetables, and calcium sources help maintain strong, healthy cultures.

This species is suitable for a wide range of reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates that benefit from a bioactive cleanup crew. Armadillidium pallasii efficiently breaks down waste, mould, and decaying plant matter, improving enclosure hygiene and reducing maintenance. Stable colonies can also be kept in dedicated culture bins for long-term breeding and future projects.