isopods
8 articles tagged "isopods"
How long do isopods live as pets?
Isopods are small, unique crustaceans that have adapted to live on land as detritivores. If you have ever considered owning these ancient not-so-creepy-crawlies, you may be asking yourself questions such as how long do isopods live as pets . You may even be wondering about their general growth and development. With this guide, we will take [ ]
Where to buy isopods?
If you re a pet enthusiast or have ever considered owning certain exotic animals, you have likely heard of isopods. Also known as the pill bug, they are an ancient crustacean that have been recognized for their value in enriching various pet enclosures. However, they are often kept as a unique and appreciated pet that is [ ]
What to Feed Isopods
It is not often that you come across an animal in the pet trade so unusual and unique that you might have a hard time wrapping your head around how they could have possibly found a place in someone s home. One such critter is the isopod (also known as pillbug). These are an ancient crustacean [ ]
Breeding Isopods: A Guide to Successful Isopod Breeding
If you are a reptile fancier, or happen to keep small pets that need specially maintained vivariums, it is likely that you ve already heard about the wonders of isopods. Also known as rolly pollies, pill bugs, or sowbugs, these critters are a wonderful addition to a variety of homes. They are excellent at managing animal [ ]
Isopod Care: Housing, Feeding and Breeding
Isopods are an ancient, wonderful crustacean. They have evolved out of prehistoric sea floors to moist soils in forest floors all around the world to dominate as detritivores. Today, these unassuming bugs have become exceptionally valuable in the pet keeping world. Of course, this has led to an uptick in interest in isopod care. This [ ]
Types of Isopods for Beginners to Advaced Keepers
Isopods are an ancient crustacean that evolved in prehistoric oceans some 300 million years ago. Both then and now, various types of isopods serve the extremely important function in many ecosystems of being detritivores. That essentially means that their diet consists of anything dying and rotten in their environment. This can range from animal wastes [ ]
What do isopods eat?
If you own reptiles, hedgehogs, or any variety of animal that needs to be kept in a vivarium, you may have heard of isopods. Perhaps you have heard of the wonders of bioactive enclosures. Maybe you re trying to get a compost bit established for your garden. Whatever may be the case, you may be curious [ ]
What is an Isopod?
What is an isopod? An isopod is a terrestrial crustacean that is commonly known as a roly poly, pill bug, or sowbug. It is closely related to lobsters and shrimp, isopods also breathe with gills. They can not bite or harm you in anyway which makes them great pets for all ages. These crustaceans are [ ]