{"product_id":"yellow-zebra-isopod-armadillidium-maculatum-yellow-zebra","title":"Yellow Zebra Isopod (Armadillidium maculatum “Yellow Zebra”)","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1vqu04e\" data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"199\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"199\"\u003eYellow Zebra Isopod (Armadillidium maculatum “Yellow Zebra”)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"467\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"212\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e France \/ Mediterranean (selectively bred morph)\u003cbr data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"263\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"279\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–26 °C (68–79 °F)\u003cbr data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"302\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"315\"\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50–70 % (semi-arid, moisture gradient preferred)\u003cbr data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"367\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"382\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5–1.8 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"396\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"411\"\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003cbr data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"419\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"430\"\u003eRarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uncommon\u003cbr data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"442\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"455\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"746\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"485\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"488\"\u003eA selectively bred morph of the classic Zebra isopod, the Yellow Zebra replaces standard white striping with vibrant yellow bands. Hardy, beginner-friendly, and visually striking, this species is ideal for display enclosures and semi-arid bioactive setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"777\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"775\"\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Behaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"1050\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"126wj39\" data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"818\"\u003eBold yellow and black banded pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cdd7xu\" data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"848\"\u003eSmooth, domed exoskeleton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xfkwv4\" data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"911\"\u003eAbility to conglobate (roll into a tight ball) for defense\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"o8ilf3\" data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"972\"\u003ePeaceful, non-aggressive, moderately active once settled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"g40aht\" data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"1050\"\u003eJuveniles show yellow pattern from birth; color intensifies with maturity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1073\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1071\"\u003eHabitat \u0026amp; Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"eedlq0\" data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1168\"\u003eEnclosure: Well-ventilated container (10–15 L for starters), cross-ventilation recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"kctysz\" data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003eSubstrate: Organic topsoil + sphagnum peat moss + leaf litter + decaying hardwood + optional sand for drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3a2qka\" data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1395\"\u003eMoisture: Provide a moisture gradient with a damp corner for hydration and molting; rest of enclosure drier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7zx59g\" data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1449\"\u003eTemperature: 20–26 °C, tolerates slight variation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19qqn4b\" data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1505\"\u003eHumidity: 50–70 %, avoid consistently high humidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1n1oblz\" data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003eDécor \u0026amp; Hides: Cork bark, flat stones, hardwood bark, leaf litter, sphagnum moss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1615\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1613\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Nutrition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"1882\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1oopsg9\" data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"1681\"\u003eDetritivore; eats dried leaf litter, decaying wood, cork bark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1s7vi5t\" data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1788\"\u003eSupplementary foods: Fresh vegetables (carrot, courgette, sweet potato), occasional fruit, fish flakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hg33d4\" data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1882\"\u003eCalcium: Cuttlebone, crushed eggshells, limestone, or calcium powder for healthy moulting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1884\" data-end=\"1899\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1884\" data-end=\"1897\"\u003eBreeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1900\" data-end=\"2097\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"n6igbq\" data-start=\"1900\" data-end=\"1969\"\u003eFemales carry eggs in a marsupium, release fully formed juveniles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ypr896\" data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"2033\"\u003eModerate brood sizes, steady growth under proper conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14pkyp0\" data-start=\"2034\" data-end=\"2097\"\u003eTo maintain Yellow morph: breed yellow individuals together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2133\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2131\"\u003eBioactive Use \u0026amp; 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