Field identity
Granulatum Isopods (Armadillidium granulatum)
Armadillidium granulatum
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Granulatum Isopods (Armadillidium granulatum)
$14.99 -
$99.99
Texture you can feel from across the tank. Granulatum isopods (Armadillidium granulatum) have a distinctly rough, granular texture across their plates, setting them apart visually from smoother Armadillidium species. They come from Mediterranean Europe and roll into a tight ball just like their vulgare relatives.
This species leans drier than many isopods and appreciates a good calcium supply to support its textured shell. It is comfortable for beginners while still offering something visually different from more common cleanup crew species.
- Distinctive rough, granular texture
- Classic Armadillidium roll-up defense
- Prefers a drier, calcium-rich setup
- Beginner-friendly with real display appeal
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Care Snapshot
| Climate | Semi-arid |
| Temperature | 65 to 78 F |
| Humidity | 45 to 65% |
| Adult size | 15 to 20 mm |
| Origin | Mediterranean Europe |
| Care level | beginner |
The keeper's royal chronicles
Granulatum Isopod Care Quest
Prepare a refuge for Armadillidium granulatum. 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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Before this colony arrives
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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.
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