{"product_id":"proporcellio-vulcanius-isopods-canada","title":"Proporcellio vulcanius - Vulcan Isopods","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"24\" data-end=\"965\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"24\" data-end=\"58\"\u003eProporcellio vulcanius Isopods\u003c\/strong\u003e are an underrated European species that has steadily gained popularity among hobbyists thanks to their attractive marbled pattern, active behavior, and exceptional hardiness. Native to the Mediterranean region, including \u003cstrong data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"319\"\u003eSicily and parts of southern Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e, these medium-sized isopods display an attractive blend of charcoal gray, brown, and cream mottling that provides excellent camouflage among leaf litter and natural wood. Their elongated body shape and quick, inquisitive nature make them highly visible as they actively forage throughout the enclosure, offering far more activity than many secretive species. Although they remain relatively uncommon in North American collections, \u003cstrong data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"777\"\u003eProporcellio vulcanius\u003c\/strong\u003e is increasingly recognized as an excellent choice for both display colonies and bioactive enclosures due to its adaptability and dependable breeding. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"1749\"\u003eOne of the greatest strengths of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1026\"\u003eProporcellio vulcanius\u003c\/strong\u003e is its forgiving husbandry. They adapt well to a wide range of conditions, thriving in enclosures with good ventilation, a moderate moisture gradient, deep organic substrate, hardwood leaf litter, cork bark, and decomposing wood. Unlike more sensitive European species, they tolerate low, moderate, or high humidity provided both moist and drier areas are available. Healthy colonies reproduce at a moderate pace, making them an excellent choice for collectors seeking a manageable yet productive species. Their active lifestyle, beautiful natural patterning, and hardy disposition also make them an effective bioactive cleanup crew for reptile, amphibian, and invertebrate vivariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarter culture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Cultures are started with 10-15 isopods of mixed life stages. ( May be mostly babies)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note, we don't ship these during the cold months. (November - April). \u003cbr\u003eOrders placed during this time will be shipped in the spring.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor live arrival ensure to choose the following Shipping method:\u003cbr\u003eLIVE INSECTS OR FROZEN FEEDERS ( Live\/Fresh Arrival Guarantee) \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo credit for orders when slower shipping is chosen.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52712400257344,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4335\/8272\/files\/Vulcan.jpg?v=1782884645","url":"https:\/\/www.stargazerexotics.ca\/products\/proporcellio-vulcanius-isopods-canada","provider":"Stargazer Exotics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}