Field identity
Orin's Calico Isopods (Porcellio scaber)
Porcellio scaber
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Orin's Calico Isopods (Porcellio scaber)
$5.99 -
$549.99
A calico pattern on a hobby classic. Orin's Calico (Porcellio scaber) is a patchwork colored line of one of the most forgiving isopods in the hobby, reaching about 12 to 18mm as an adult. No two individuals look quite the same, which makes a colony fun to watch over time.
Like all Porcellio scaber, Orin's Calico is easygoing and adaptable. Keep the enclosure around 65 to 78F and 55 to 75% humidity, with moderate moisture and regular calcium supplementation.
- Reaches about 12 to 18mm as an adult
- Patchwork calico pattern, no two individuals identical
- Beginner friendly and very forgiving of care mistakes
- An excellent, hardy cleanup crew for any bioactive setup
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Care Snapshot
| Climate | Temperate |
| Temperature | 65 to 78 F |
| Humidity | 55 to 75% |
| Adult size | 12 to 18 mm |
| Origin | Europe; introduced worldwide |
| Care level | beginner |
From the keeper’s royal archives
Orin's Calico Isopod Care Guide
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Care and Keeper Confidence
An active Porcellio listing. Compare the stated moisture, ventilation, and temperature fields because needs vary meaningfully across the genus.
Best matched for
Keepers who value visible activity and a substantial display colony.
Keeper caution
Do not copy care ranges from a different Porcellio species or morph.
Direct answers
Before this colony arrives
Prepare the refuge, gather provisions, and plan your first days as colony keeper.
What should I prepare?
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How should I compare this listing?
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