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Porcellio scaber "Lava" Isopods
$30.00 -
$199.00
A fiery color on a rugged body. Porcellio scaber Lava isopods carry a deep red-orange coloring across the textured, rugged body scaber is known for. Originally from Europe and now established worldwide, this is one of the hardiest genera in the hobby, and the Lava morph brings real heat to the color palette.
Give them moderate moisture with plenty of calcium available, comfortable around 65 to 78F and 55 to 75% humidity. Adults reach 12 to 18mm, and their color only deepens as the colony grows.
- Deep red-orange Lava coloring
- Rugged, textured scaber body
- Comfortable across a wide temperature and humidity range
- Hardy and beginner-friendly
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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 |
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Lava Isopod Care Guide
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