Field identity
Orange Vigor Isopods (Armadillidium vulgare)
Armadillidium vulgare
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Orange Vigor Isopods (Armadillidium vulgare)
$12.99 -
$74.99
Bold color backed by a tough species. Orange Vigor isopods (Armadillidium vulgare) show a strong, saturated orange across their plates, a standout among vulgare morphs while keeping the species' well-earned reputation for durability. Vulgare originates in Europe and now thrives in temperate regions worldwide.
This is a species built for beginners and experienced keepers alike. It adapts to a range of setups, rolls into a tight ball for defense, and works through decaying matter and leftover food without complaint. A calcium source alongside their diet keeps a colony growing steadily.
- Strong, saturated orange coloration
- Hardy and adaptable to many setups
- Classic defensive roll-up behavior
- Reliable, low-maintenance cleanup crew
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Care Snapshot
| Climate | Temperate |
| Temperature | 65 to 78 F |
| Humidity | 50 to 70% |
| Adult size | 15 to 20 mm |
| Origin | Europe; morph line |
| Care level | beginner |
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Orange Vigor Isopod Care Guide
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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?
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