Porcellio scaber ‘Ghost’ is a color morph of the common Porcellio scaber isopod. This color morph does not occur in nature, and it was created through selective breeding.
Origin: Widespread (for the common Porcellio scaber).
Scientific name: Porcellio scaber
Morph name: GhostSize: adults may reach a length of 18 mm.
Activity: day; early morning; nighttime.
Terrarium: keep ⅓ moist with moss, pieces of rotting white wood and also decaying leaves. Check out also our premium substrate.
Temperature: 17 – 26°C
Humidity: 50 – 60%
Diet: fruits, veggies, greens, fish-food, decaying leaves. Rotting white wood should be plenty, molting of invertebrates and reptiles. They will enjoy a slightly higher protein-based diet, at least 2x times a week. They prefer less fresh leaves. Also don’t forget a calcium source (cuttlefish bone, limestone & oyster seashell, limestone rock) to keep them healthy.
Difficulty: easy
Reproduction rate: prolific
Growth rate: fast
P.scaber "Ghost" x10
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