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He published the species name in his bulletin on terrestrial crustaceans, \u003cem\u003eConspectus Monographiae Crustaceorum Oniscodurum\u003c\/em\u003e, by combining the Latin genus \u003cem\u003ePorcellionides\u003c\/em\u003e (meaning \"resembing little pig) with the species name \u003cem\u003epruinosis \u003c\/em\u003e(meaning \"frosted\" or \"covered in hoarfrost\"), Brandt perfectly captived the creatures dusty, powder-coated appearance that set it aparent from other glossy woodlice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHO IS THIS FOR?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species is perfect for reptile keepers or isopod enthusiasts looking to create a lightning-fast, self sustaining clean-up crew, or a prolific species to get started with as pets. It is amazing for those dealing with small to medium tropical or semi-arid reptiles like crested geckos, dart frogs, or leopard geckos that require a completely soft bodied, agile team to clean out the waste, leaf litter and mold without bothering the inhabitants. It is also ideal for impatient hobbyists who want to see their colony boom overnight, as \u003cem\u003ePorcellionides pruinosis \u003c\/em\u003eare on of (if not the most) fast breeding isopods we have in captivity or even on the Earth, along with Porcellio laevis and Porcellio scaber, you will have a massive population of isopods in no time, as each female produces massive clutches of mancae at an unbelievable rate in ideal conditions. 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This specific wild-type locale was originally sourced directly from Havana, the capital city of Cuba. While it shares the signature dusty appearance of the common Powder Orange isopod, the Havana locale stands out completely by displaying a much deeper, richer, and intensely redder base coloration. They are famous for their unique pruinose coating—a fine, powdery bloom on their carapaces that makes them look like they have been lightly dusted with sugar. They possess a lean, agile body shape that cannot roll into a ball, relying instead on lightning-fast speed to evade danger. 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True to the Porcellionides family, they are exceptionally fast breeders that establish dense colonies at a staggering pace, with mancae appearing within just a few weeks of starting a culture.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 role=\"heading\"\u003eWHAT WILL YOU RECEIVE?\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e You will receive a healthy, robust mix of sizes ranging from small juveniles to young adults, providing an optimal demographic mix to ensure immediate colony establishment. 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Renowned for its beautiful, bright, fiery-orange coloration, this species brings an incredible splash of warmth and constant movement to any enclosure. They are famous for their unique pruinose coating—a fine, microscopic, powdery bloom on their carapaces that catches the light and gives them a soft, velvet-like or frosted appearance. They possess a lean, highly agile, and streamlined body shape that is completely unable to roll into a ball. 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They serve as an exceptional, relentlessly hard-working clean-up crew for temperate, subtropical, or tropical bioactive terrariums, efficiently managing waste from small reptiles and amphibians. 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