{"product_id":"armadillidium-peraccae-isopods","title":"Armadillidium Peraccae Isopods","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1rtgv2b\" data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"174\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"174\"\u003eArmadillidium peraccae (Peraccae Roly-Polies)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"315\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"187\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Greece\u003cbr data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"197\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"197\" data-end=\"213\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–25°C\u003cbr data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"224\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"237\"\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45–55%\u003cbr data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"247\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"262\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~18 mm\u003cbr data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"272\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"287\"\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003cbr data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"295\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"306\"\u003eRarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Common\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"723\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"341\"\u003eProduct Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"344\"\u003eArmadillidium peraccae is a broad, robust roly-poly isopod native to Greece. Its slate-grey, textured shell and social, active behaviour make it both visually appealing and functional as a bio-cleanup crew in terrariums and vivariums. Easy to maintain, hardy, and prolific, this species has become a favorite among hobbyists for its unique appearance and low care requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"760\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"758\"\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Physical Traits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"1061\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1iip0jg\" data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"819\"\u003eMedium-sized (approx. 1.8 cm) with broad, rounded body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pj3950\" data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"873\"\u003eSlate-grey color with small bumps on the carapace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xk7ld0\" data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"938\"\u003eRolls into a ball when threatened (typical of Armadillidium)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10ytbf5\" data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"980\"\u003ePrimordial, trilobite-like appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gqv6lu\" data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003eActive, social, and hardy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16scwj6\" data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1061\"\u003eThrive in both arid and temperate environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1078\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1076\"\u003eBehavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15i7hl4\" data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1144\"\u003eNocturnal and crepuscular (active at night and early morning)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"134bg8r\" data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003eTolerant of mild temperature and humidity fluctuations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ysrbjb\" data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003eTerritorial but not aggressive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tap2w0\" data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003eCan be hand-fed when accustomed to the keeper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1311\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1309\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Feeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7aov9s\" data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1415\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1332\"\u003ePrimary foods:\u003c\/strong\u003e Potatoes, squash, carrots, dried leaves, decaying wood, fruits, vegetable scraps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bs7giy\" data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1442\"\u003eProtein supplements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed three times per week (fish flakes, dried shrimp, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"s12mxn\" data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1519\"\u003eCalcium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cuttlebone, crushed eggshells, limestone, oyster shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"q9a2z6\" data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003eFeed twice weekly to avoid overfeeding and remove uneaten food within 24 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1676\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1674\"\u003eBreeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1941\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7n78z8\" data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1730\"\u003eModerate breeders, producing offspring year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"841rwp\" data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1802\"\u003eYoung grow quickly and reach reproductive maturity before adulthood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14ew7r5\" data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003eMaintain ~50% moisture and adequate hides to encourage breeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cg4deg\" data-start=\"1871\" data-end=\"1941\"\u003eOvercrowded colonies should be split to prevent territorial stress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"1964\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"1962\"\u003eHabitat \u0026amp; Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1965\" data-end=\"2509\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mbr4p3\" data-start=\"1965\" data-end=\"2037\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"1981\"\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plastic tubs (6–32 qt) or ventilated glass terrariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rgfraw\" data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2141\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2040\" data-end=\"2054\"\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic compost, leaf litter, ABG or premium isopod mix, sphagnum moss, oyster shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1n3wf86\" data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2207\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2157\"\u003eMoisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintain a gradient (approx. 30% damp, 70% dry)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pzmjlx\" data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2280\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2210\" data-end=\"2228\"\u003eDécor \u0026amp; Hides:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bark slabs, rotten wood, egg crates, moss patches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ago1ec\" data-start=\"2281\" data-end=\"2332\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2283\" data-end=\"2299\"\u003eVentilation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to high to prevent mold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xc1zio\" data-start=\"2333\" data-end=\"2389\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2335\" data-end=\"2351\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–25°C; 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