Li'l Armored Ones

Li'l Armored Ones Local Isopod Hobbyist and Breeder

05/05/2022

This little ducky has no blue band. 🤔 A rare sight, but not an ugly duckling. 😬

Amber Ducky 🐥 (Cubaris sp.) is one of the most sought after species due to its bright yellow armor with one blue band. A pretty addition to one's bioactive collection.

Sorry for the poor quality. 😅 Video is shot through the side of the bin.

Interested? Send us a message at m.me/lilarmoredones 😎

28/04/2022

Cubaris sp.
- "Amber Duckies" 🐥
- rolls into a ball when threatened, but would likely crawl to hiding spots
- one of the iconic species due to its yellow armor and blue bands
- easy to take care of but takes a while to breed

Available now! Message us for more details. 😎
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19/04/2022

Armadillidium vulgare
- "Magic Potion" 🧙‍♂️
- can roll into a ball when threatened but would rather crawl into hiding spots
- its yellow and black markings make it a pretty addition to your isopod collection
- takes a while to breed

Now available! Send us a message for more details. 😎
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What do isopods eat? 🤔Isopods are detritivores. This means that they eat decaying organic matter like dried leaves, dead...
11/03/2022

What do isopods eat? 🤔

Isopods are detritivores. This means that they eat decaying organic matter like dried leaves, dead wood, moss, etc. They also get calcium from eating dead insects and even calcium-rich stones.

Their eating habits make them ideal clean up crew for bioactive setups such as terrariums and vivariums as they eat up fallen dead leaves, leftover food, reptile shedding, and even animal wastes. This keeps the setups clean and reduces the growth of unwanted molds.

If you plan to keep isopods as pets, use substrate mixed with crushed dried leaves and calcium source. Also, make sure that there is always a supply of dried leaves on top of one side of the substrate. In this picture, you can see how beautiful the remnants of the acacia leaf that the isopods have just enjoyed munching on.

Interested? Message Li'l Armored Ones at m.me/lilarmoredones 😊

What are pillbugs and sowbugs? 🤔Pillbugs and sowbugs are terrestrial isopods which are actually crustaceans, not insects...
17/02/2022

What are pillbugs and sowbugs? 🤔

Pillbugs and sowbugs are terrestrial isopods which are actually crustaceans, not insects. Unlike their shrimp and crab cousins, these creepy crawlies have adjusted to life on land, but need humidity so that they can breathe through their gills.

Pillbugs or rollie pollies like the Armadillo officinalis have the ability to roll into a ball to protect itself from threats. But they would more commonly run into hiding.

Sowbugs like the Porcellio laevis, on the other hand, do not have the ability to roll into balls. But, most sowbugs move much quicker than the pillbugs.

Interested to know more? Send us a message. 😉
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Cubaris murina "Whiteout"Breeding soon! 😬
17/02/2022

Cubaris murina "Whiteout"

Breeding soon! 😬

17/02/2022

Armadillidium maculatum
- "Zebra" 🦓
- can roll into a ball when threatened but would rather crawl into hiding spots
- its white and black stripes make it one of the more famous isopod species
- good cleanup crew for bioactive setups
- easy to keep and breed

Now available! Send us a message for more details. 😬
m.me/lilarmoredones

08/02/2022

Porcellionides pruinosus
- "Powder Blue"
- powdery blue appearance
- these sowbugs cannot roll into a ball, but run real fast
- good clean-up crew for vivariums, specially those with reptiles that eat feeders
- easy to keep and breed; breeds fast

Now Available! Send us a message for details. 😁
m.me/lilarmoredones

06/02/2022

Armadillo officinalis (Italy)
- one of the chunkiest rollie-pollies
- shiny
- rolls-up into a ball when threatened
- the only species that can hiss/chirp when threatened
- good clean-up crew for terrariums and vivariums
- always hungry
- easy to keep and breed

Now available! Send us a message for details. 😊
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06/02/2022

Feeding Time 😁

Cubaris murina
- "Little Sea" pillbugs
- these rollie-pollies can roll-up into a ball when threatened, but can also run real fast to find a hiding spot
- good clean-up crew for terrariums and vivariums
- easy to keep and breed

Now Available! Send us a message for details. 😊
m.me/lilarmoredones

23/01/2022

Cubaris sp "Panda King" 🐼

Breeding soon!

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