{"product_id":"cubaris-murina-papaya","title":"Cubaris murina \"Papaya\"","description":"\u003ch2 role=\"heading\"\u003eThis listing does not include the 20% overcount.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 role=\"heading\"\u003eCUBARIS MURINA \"PAPAYA\"\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCubaris murina \"Papaya\" is an incredibly beautiful, soft-toned, and highly popular designer morph of the classic little sea isopod. This distinct variety swaps out the dark slate-grey color of the wild type for a beautiful, uniform wash of translucent pastel pink, soft salmon, or light peach across its entire body. They feature a smooth, neat, and highly domed body structure typical of the genus. As a true rolling species, they excel at defensive conglobation, curving themselves into a tight, perfect little pink pearl when they feel startled or handled. Their gentle pastel color looks incredible against dark soil, green moss, and natural cork bark, making them a favorite choice for display terrariums.\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 morph is an absolute benchmark choice for total beginners looking for a uniquely colored, zero-stress entry into keeping Cubaris, as well as reptile and amphibian keepers who want a stunning cleanup crew. Because they are highly adaptive and carry robust genetics, they are far more forgiving than finicky exotic cave species like Rubber Duckies. They are a perfect fit for humid tropical bioactive terrariums housing dart frogs, geckos, and small lizards, as they efficiently break down waste, mold, and decaying leaves while adding a beautiful splash of pastel color to the enclosure floor.\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\u003cstrong\u003eSCIENTIFIC NAME:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eCubaris murina \"Papaya\"\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eORIGIN:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eThe broader species is native to tropical and subtropical regions worldwide, particularly Southeast Asia and the Americas, with this specific pastel pink mutation perfected in captivity.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIFFICULTY:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Very Easy \/ Beginner (Excellent starter Cubaris)\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, but maintaining them around 22-25°C keeps them highly active and breeding consistently.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHUMIDITY \u0026amp; MOISTURE:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e75-85% humidity. They require a moist, humid environment to thrive but still need a clean moisture gradient. Keep roughly half of the enclosure damp with a deep patch of wet sphagnum moss on one side for hydration, leaving the opposite side damp-dry under bark cover. They are highly resilient to minor moisture fluctuations, making them very user-friendly.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIETARY NEEDS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Their everyday diet relies on a permanent supply of organic leaf litter and crumbling white-rotted wood. They have an excellent appetite for supplemental nutrition and should be fed protein sources like high-quality fish flakes, dried shrimp, or minnows once or twice a week. A continuous source of calcium, such as cuttlefish bone or limestone chunks, must be kept in the setup at all times for safe molting.\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 confident and non-cryptic disposition, regularly seen out roaming, gathering under bark hides, and exploring the mossy patches of their habitat during both day and night.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eREPRODUCTION RATE:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eProlific. Unlike many slower exotic cave woodlice, the Papaya line reproduces reliably and establishes dense colony numbers at a very satisfying, steady 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 mix of sizes ranging from small growing juveniles to young adults, providing an optimal demographic mix to jumpstart your culture. As a smaller species, fully grown adults reach a maximum length of only about 1.0cm to 1.2cm. 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 travel in ventilated tubs filled with damp sphagnum moss to maintain proper transit moisture. 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