Field identity
Chocolate Zebra Isopods (Armadillidium maculatum)
Armadillidium maculatum
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Chocolate Zebra Isopods (Armadillidium maculatum)
$19.99 -
$79.99
Zebra stripes, chocolate tones.
Chocolate Zebra isopods (Armadillidium maculatum) carry the same bold banded pattern that made the Zebra isopod famous, rendered here in warm browns instead of black and white. They come from the Mediterranean region of Southern France and are easy to keep, doing well at 65 to 78F with humidity around 50 to 70%. A calcium-rich diet keeps their shells strong, and their forgiving nature makes them a great pick for newer keepers.
- Bold banded pattern in warm chocolate tones
- Beginner-friendly and forgiving
- Satisfying roll-up (conglobation) display
- Comfortable in a standard temperate bioactive setup
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Care Snapshot
| Climate | Temperate |
| Temperature | 65 to 78 F |
| Humidity | 50 to 70% |
| Adult size | 15 to 20 mm |
| Origin | Southern France/Mediterranean |
| Care level | beginner |
The keeper's royal chronicles
Chocolate Zebra Isopod Care Quest
Prepare a refuge for Armadillidium maculatum. Follow the care sheet for habitat, moisture, feeding and everyday colony care.
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Care and Keeper Confidence
A classic rolling-isopod profile. The exact line still determines the moisture gradient, ventilation, and keeper level shown below.
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Keeper caution
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Direct answers
Before this colony arrives
Prepare the refuge, gather provisions, and plan your first days as colony keeper.
What should I prepare?
Stabilize the enclosure before ordering. Use the temperature and moisture fields above when they are shown, and provide species-appropriate substrate, leaf litter, hides, calcium, and ventilation.
How should I compare this listing?
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