{"product_id":"armadilldium-flavoscatum-red-head-isopods","title":"Armadilldium flavoscatum \"Red Head\" Isopods","description":"\u003ch2 role=\"heading\"\u003eARMADILLIDIUM FLAVOSCUTATUM \"RED HEAD\" ISOPODS\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eArmadillidium flavoscutatum \"Red Head\" is a highly desirable and visually stunning pill woodlouse that offers an exceptional two-tone look. Originating in northern Albania, they feature a clean, highly polished, and near-black or deep dark brown body that contrasts sharply with a bright, vivid red-orange head shield. As true pill woodlice, they are fully capable of tight, perfect conglobation, rolling up into a glossy dark bead crowned with a bright red top when startled. They are highly appreciated in the hobby because they combine a premium, collector-tier appearance with incredibly straightforward, dependable care.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 role=\"heading\"\u003eWHO IS THIS SPECIES FOR?\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis species is a perfect match for both entry-level beginners and advanced collectors who want a beautiful, easy-to-observe display animal. Because they are entirely native to Southern Europe, they are uniquely well-suited for typical indoor household conditions, handling local seasonal swings with total ease. They have a very calm and bold nature, meaning they spend plenty of time openly active on the surface rather than remaining permanently buried in the dirt. While their slow-rolling behavior and smooth exterior mean they are kept strictly as a prized display pet rather than a feeder source, they make a fantastic, hardy addition to temperate or Mediterranean-style bioactive setups.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 role=\"heading\"\u003eSPECIES OVERVIEW\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSCIENTIFIC NAME:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Armadillidium flavoscutatum \"Red Head\"\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eORIGIN:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Northern Albania region, native to Mediterranean limestone hillsides and deciduous forest floors.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDIFFICULTY:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eVery Easy \/ Beginner\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 role=\"heading\"\u003eCARE \u0026amp; ENVIRONMENT PARAMETERS:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTEMPERATURE RANGE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 18-26°C. They do perfectly at standard room temperatures all year round without requiring any supplementary heating equipment.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHUMIDITY \u0026amp; MOISTURE\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 50-70% humidity. They require a distinct Mediterranean moisture gradient rather than a uniformly damp tropical environment. Maintain a layout where roughly one-third of the enclosure features a moist sphagnum moss patch for essential hydration, leaving the remaining two-thirds of the floor completely dry. They require excellent cross-ventilation, as stagnant air and oversaturated substrate are highly detrimental.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDIETARY NEEDS:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eTheir base diet relies heavily on a permanent supply of organic deciduous leaf litter and crumbling white-rotted wood. Because they are a highly productive species, they should be supplemented once or twice a week with easy protein updates like high-quality fish flakes, dried shrimp, or minnows. As heavy shell-builders, a permanent source of calcium—such as cuttlefish bone or limestone chunks—must be kept in the enclosure at all times.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 role=\"heading\"\u003eBEHAVIOUR \u0026amp; BREEDING HABITS\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eACTIVITY LEVELS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e High. They have a remarkably confident and non-cryptic disposition, regularly foraging out in the open and scaling pieces of cork bark during both day and night cycles.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREPRODUCTION RATE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Prolific. Unlike many other rare or highly sought-after Armadillidium species that take a long time to establish, the Red Head line is an exceptionally fast breeder that builds up dense colony numbers at a very satisfying pace.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\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 growing juveniles to young adults, providing an optimal demographic mix to ensure immediate colony establishment. Fully matured adults are a medium-to-large species, reaching between 1.5cm and 2.0cm in length. Fragile newborn mancae are never intentionally counted or shipped, though some may emerge naturally during transit.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePACKAGING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The isopods are packed with great care inside well-ventilated plastic travel tubs layered with damp sphagnum moss to ensure stable transit moisture. 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