Woodlouse Isopod Culture Cubaris muranis papaya (6)

Live insects / frozen rodents - Pick up in store the same day. An email will be sent when the order is ready. Orders not picked up during the day will be canceled and there will be no refund.

Product description:
The Cubaris “Papaya” are woodlice highly valued in bioactive terrariums, both for their usefulness and their “collector” appearance. They help with terrarium cleaning by consuming organic debris (dead leaves, decaying wood, leftover food) and contribute to keeping the substrate cleaner and more stable.
They mainly stay under hides and in the leaf litter, and perform very well in terrariums with good humidity while maintaining a drier area for the gradient.
Quantity: 15

Highlights:
Good “cleanup crew”: consumes plant debris and decomposing matter
Very popular and attractive variety for display terrariums
Interesting behavior, often active under hides
Well suited for tropical/semi-tropical terrariums with a humidity gradient
Can curl up into a ball (typical “rolly polly” behavior)

Tips & Parameters:
Humidity: medium to high (a humid zone is necessary, but a drier zone is essential).
Tip: maintain a gradient (a humid zone + a drier zone).
Temperature: around 22–27°C (more stable breeding in warm, consistent conditions).

Food:
continuous leaf litter (base)
supplements: vegetable pieces, La Swamp woodlouse food, etc. (in small amounts)
Calcium: always have a source available (cuttlefish bone, calcium, well-dried eggshells, etc.)
Warning: avoid soggy substrate and overfeeding (mold/mite issues). Proper ventilation + feeding in small amounts helps a lot.

Bioactive

To order, please contact us at 514-593-5538