Cubaris sp. "Citrus Panda (King)"

Cubaris sp. "Citrus Panda" is a stunning, bright orange designer morph that stands out as a true centerpiece in the hobby. Bred directly from the popular Panda King lineage, this version swaps out the typical dark wild-type bands for a solid, eye-catching wash of clean citrus-orange, warm peach, or soft apricot tones across its entire body. They feature the classic high-domed shell structure and cute, rounded profile typical of exotic Asian woodlice. As masters of defense, they can roll up into a tight, perfect little orange ball when startled. They look absolutely incredible moving across dark soil and mossy setups, making them highly addictive to collect.

This morph is the perfect entry point for anyone who wants to get into exotic Cubaris species without the stress of managing the finicky care requirements of choices like Rubber Duckies. Because they carry the hardy, forgiving genetics of the standard Panda King, they are incredibly easy to look after. They are a great match for keepers who love setting up beautiful, damp terrariums packed with live moss, cork bark, and limestone caves. Unlike slower rare species, this one won't hide forever; once it settles into its environment, you will see it confidently foraging on the surface, making it a highly rewarding display pet.

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Cubaris sp. "Citrus Panda"

ORIGIN: Sourced from the localized karst limestone caves and tropical environments of Southeast Asia, with this specific solid orange color mutation perfected in captivity.

DIFFICULTY: Very Easy / Beginner (Excellent starter Cubaris)

TEMPERATURE RANGE: 18-26°C. They do perfectly at normal household room temperatures, but keeping them around 20-24°C keeps them highly active and breeding consistently.

HUMIDITY & MOISTURE: 75-85% humidity. They need a moist, damp environment to thrive. A great rule of thumb is to keep about 80% of the enclosure damp, with a big patch of wet sphagnum moss on one side so they always have a wet retreat. They do not tolerate bone-dry conditions, so keeping up with misting is essential. Moderate ventilation is ideal to keep the air fresh without drying them out.

DIETARY NEEDS: Their everyday diet relies on a constant supply of organic leaf litter and crumbling white-rotted wood. Because they have thick, heavily calcified shells, you must provide a permanent calcium source like cuttlefish bone or limestone chunks. Supplement them once or twice a week with easy protein updates like high-quality fish flakes, dried shrimp, or minnows to keep the colony growing fast.

ACTIVITY LEVELS: Moderately active. They might spend the first couple of weeks burrowing and settling in, but once the colony grows, they become incredibly bold and love exploring mossy patches and bark during both day and night.

REPRODUCTION RATE: Prolific. Unlike many slow-growing exotic species, the Citrus Panda reproduces reliably and establishes dense numbers at a very satisfying pace.

SIZES: You will receive a healthy mix of sizes ranging from small growing juveniles to young adults, giving you the perfect age balance to kickstart a breeding cycle. As a smaller species, fully grown adults reach a maximum size of only about 1.0cm to 1.5cm. Fragile newborn mancae are never intentionally counted or shipped, though some may emerge naturally during transit.

PACKAGING: The isopods are packed with great care inside well-ventilated travel tubs filled with damp sphagnum moss to maintain perfect transit moisture. These containers are securely nestled inside a sturdy shipping box padded with eco-fill, paper, or thick cardboard to completely insulate the culture from movement and extreme outdoor temperature spikes.

100% LIVE ARRIVAL: At TerraPods, we offer a 100% live arrival guarantee

20% OVERCOUNT: All isopod packages will come with a 20% overcount