{"title":"Exotic Isopods","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"cubaris-sp-panda-king-isopods","title":"Cubaris sp. “Panda King” Isopods - Count: 10 (Starter Colony)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"9837\" data-end=\"9853\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🚚 LOCAL DELIVERY ONLY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"9837\" data-end=\"9853\"\u003ePanda King isopods are striking black and white isopods prized for their unique look. 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This species is active, highly visible, and tends to thrive when provided with a balanced humidity gradient and calcium-rich environment. 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Armadillidium gestroi especially benefit from consistent calcium supplementation to support healthy molts and maintain their vibrant coloration. Good calcium options include cuttlebone, oyster shell, limestone, or cleaned baked eggshells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1538\" data-start=\"1134\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1152\" data-start=\"1134\"\u003eHabitat Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1538\" data-start=\"1134\"\u003eWild Type gestroi prefer a balanced enclosure with both moist and drier areas so they can self-regulate humidity. Keep one side consistently moist with sphagnum moss while allowing the opposite side to remain relatively dry. They enjoy hiding beneath cork bark and within deep leaf litter. Good airflow is important to prevent stagnant conditions while maintaining adequate humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1849\" data-start=\"1540\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1564\" data-start=\"1540\"\u003eBehavior \u0026amp; Breeding: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1849\" data-start=\"1540\"\u003eThis species is fairly active and often visible during the day. They reproduce steadily under stable conditions and tend to establish thriving colonies over time. Juveniles display lighter coloration initially and gradually develop the characteristic orange spotting as they mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"6031\" data-start=\"6003\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"6031\" data-start=\"6003\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Live Arrival: (Not Currently Available - Local Delivery Only)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"6031\" data-start=\"6003\"\u003eWe only ship when temperatures along the route are within a safe range. We may hold your order during extreme heat or cold to protect the animals. 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Like many Cubaris species, they prefer stable conditions with higher humidity and warm temperatures. 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