Field identity
Red Armadillo Isopods (Armadillo officinalis)
Armadillo officinalis
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A big roller with real presence. The Red Armadillo (Armadillo officinalis) is a large rolling isopod native to the Mediterranean region, reaching about 15 to 25mm as an adult, with a warm reddish tone across its shell. It rolls into a tight, confident ball that is satisfying to watch every time.
This is a semi-arid species that wants a drier setup with good ventilation. Keep the enclosure around 68 to 78F and 45 to 65% humidity, with a dry-leaning substrate and regular calcium supplementation.
- Reaches about 15 to 25mm as an adult
- Warm reddish tone across a large rolling body
- Confident, satisfying roll up behavior
- A rewarding species for a semi-arid display enclosure
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Care Snapshot
| Climate | Semi-arid |
| Temperature | 68 to 78 F |
| Humidity | 45 to 65% |
| Adult size | 15 to 25 mm |
| Origin | Mediterranean region |
| Care level | intermediate |
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Red Armadillo Isopod Care Quest
Prepare a refuge for Armadillo officinalis. Follow the care sheet for habitat, moisture, feeding and everyday colony care.
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