Field identity
Greek Shield Isopods (Porcellio werneri)
Porcellio werneri
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Greek Shield Isopods (Porcellio werneri)
$19.99 -
$449.99
Armor built like a shield. Greek Shield isopods (Porcellio werneri) have a notably flat, broad shape that gives them a shield-like silhouette, native to Greece and built to handle a drier semi-arid setup than many isopods.
This species needs a very high calcium supply to support its heavy armor and does best with lower humidity than tropical species require. It is a good pick for keepers who already have experience balancing a dry-leaning Porcellio enclosure.
- Flat, shield-like body shape
- Native to Greece
- Prefers a drier setup with very high calcium
- Best suited to keepers with dry-species experience
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Care Snapshot
| Climate | Semi-arid |
| Temperature | 68 to 78 F |
| Humidity | 45 to 65% |
| Adult size | 20 to 30 mm |
| Origin | Greece |
| Care level | advanced |
The keeper's royal chronicles
Greek Shield Isopod Care Quest
Prepare a refuge for Porcellio werneri. Follow the care sheet for habitat, moisture, feeding and everyday colony care.
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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?
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 who value visible activity and a substantial display colony. Do not copy care ranges from a different Porcellio species or morph.
What will my selected option mean?
The selected product option is carried into the cart and checkout. Review the option label, price, and current availability directly above before placing the order.
Where can I ask a species question?
Contact keeper support with the product name and your planned enclosure. We can help you choose the next step.