Field identity
Zebra Isopods (Armadillidium maculatum)
Armadillidium maculatum
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Zebra Isopods (Armadillidium maculatum)
$20.00 -
$599.99
Living heraldry. Zebra isopods (Armadillidium maculatum) wear bold black-and-white bands that make them one of the most eye-catching rollers in the hobby, and a beginner-friendly one at that. They tuck into a perfect sphere when disturbed, a delight for keepers of all ages.
Calm, hardy, and slow but steady breeders, Zebras are ideal display isopods for a temperate bioactive setup. Give them a calcium-rich substrate and plenty of leaf litter and they will reward you with a striking, long-lived colony.
- Stunning striped display species
- Beginner-friendly and hardy
- A classic roller that balls up when handled
- Thrives in temperate bioactive setups
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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 |
From the keeper’s royal archives
Zebra Isopod Care Guide
Prepare their refuge, gather provisions, and follow the care journey for Armadillidium maculatum. Explore habitat, moisture, feeding and colony care before your companions arrive.
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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
A familiar genus does not automatically mean every line is beginner friendly.
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?
Keepers comparing rounded body form, pattern, and enclosure fit. A familiar genus does not automatically mean every line is beginner friendly.
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Where can I ask a species question?
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