{"product_id":"porcellio-baeticensis-violet-isopods","title":"Porcellio Baeticensis Violet Isopods","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePorcellio baeticensis “Violet”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spain (Baetic Mountains)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–24°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50–70% (with moisture gradient)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–20 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Common\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA larger, hardy Porcellio species with subtle violet tones visible under bright lighting. Females display extended maternal care, making this species fascinating to observe. Ideal for Mediterranean or temperate setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Behaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMedium to large (1.5–2 cm), violet-grey coloration, cannot roll into a ball, quick when startled, moderately territorial. Females care for young for several weeks post-birth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare \u0026amp; Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubstrate: Organic soil + sphagnum peat moss + sand + leaf litter + decaying hardwood + crushed limestone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnclosure: 15–20 L minimum with hides, good ventilation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHumidity: 50–70% with drier and more humid zones for microclimate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperature: 20–24°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Feeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeaf litter, decaying wood, cork bark, vegetables, occasional fruit, protein like dried shrimp, calcium supplements like cuttlebone or crushed limestone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eModerate. Stable temperature, moisture gradient, sufficient calcium, and minimal disturbance encourage healthy reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitability:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGreat for keepers wanting a larger Porcellio with subtle coloration and interesting parental behaviour. Not ideal for tropical high-humidity setups or very small enclosures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"invertopia","offers":[{"title":"10","offer_id":54116197794132,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"20","offer_id":54116197826900,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/3627\/4516\/files\/violets.jpg?v=1775416519","url":"https:\/\/invertopia.co.uk\/products\/porcellio-baeticensis-violet-isopods","provider":"invertopia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}