Cuban Spikys - 6ct
Pseudoarmadillio "Spinosus" isopods are commonly known as Cuban Spiky isopods. These are naturally slow breeders, but they’re considered one of the easier exotic isopods to care for. Unlike many other species, Cuban Spiky isopods don’t rely on leaf litter as a primary food source.
Curious about the difference between these and their cuban spikey counterparts > check out this video on the BCO Mushi youtube channel:
Gillianus vs Spinosus
Pseudarmadillo Gillianus FAQ:
Environment: Cuban Spikey isopods don’t rely on leaf litter, but instead, they thrive off the surface of a nutrient‑rich, substrate they can graze on. Cork Bark is also a must as they hang on the underside of the cork bark.
Food of Preference: Good, nutrient rich substrate. Crumbled lichen or lichen sticks can be added for variety in diet as well as a sprinkle of certain isopods food powders.
Behavior: Not very active. Usually on the underside of the cork bark, but they don't scurry, usually they just sit and look pretty.
Rarity: Rare
Care Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
* NOTE - Isopod shipping has two options, two day UPS or Fedex Overnight Live Arrival Gurantee. Insulated boxes, heat/ cool, and phase packs are used dependent on weather and are part of the total shipping cost as we have flat rates.