{"product_id":"red-edge-isopods-porcellio-echinatus","title":"Red Edge Isopods (Porcellio echinatus)","description":"\u003ch2 role=\"heading\"\u003ePORCELLIO ECHINATUS \"RED EDGE\"\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePorcellio echinatus \"Red Edge\", affectionately known as the \"Red Edge Shark Skin\" or \"Red Skirt\" isopod, is an incredibly distinctive and visually stunning species that brings a magnificent prehistoric aesthetic to the hobby. Standing out completely from smoother-shelled varieties, their carapaces are covered in prominent, pointed granules that give them a rough, spiky, and intensely armoured appearance. The \"Red Edge\" bloodline has been selectively bred to highlight a beautiful, contrasting warm red-and-orange band running along the outer margins of their dark, slate-grey bodies. Unlike tropical species that constantly hide away under substrate, these hardy European woodlice are beautifully surface-active and love to explore their surroundings. They do not conglobate into a ball, but instead rely on their unique armored texture and quick movement to thrive.\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 absolutely perfect for total beginners and advanced collectors alike who want an active, hardy, and highly responsive display isopod. They are fantastic for keepers who enjoy watching their animals forage openly, climb bark edges, and interact dynamically with their environment during the daytime. Thanks to their hardiness and relentless appetite for organic debris, they double beautifully as an exceptional, hard-working clean-up crew for semi-arid or temperate bioactive reptile and amphibian enclosures. If you are looking for a unique alternative to classic beginner choices that pairs bulletproof care requirements with an eye-catching, dragon-like appearance, the Red Edge is the ultimate addition to your collection.\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\u003ePorcellio echinatus \"Red Edge\"\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eORIGIN:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Western Mediterranean region, specifically native to the rocky environments and scrublands of Portugal and Southern Spain.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIFFICULTY:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Very 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 adapt flawlessly to standard UK room temperatures, proving highly resilient to minor seasonal fluctuations.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHUMIDITY \u0026amp; MOISTURE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 60-70% with moderate ventilation. They require a distinct, well-defined moisture gradient. One corner or side of the enclosure must feature a damp sphagnum moss hydration station, while the remaining two-thirds of the layout stays dry but covered. Avoid heavy, stagnant, or uniform tropical humidity, as they do not tolerate soggy environments well.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDIETARY NEEDS:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eTheir foundational diet must consist of a deep layer of deciduous leaf litter (such as oak or magnolia) and crumbled white-rotted hardwood. Because Porcellio species are highly protein-hungry, they should be regularly supplemented with dried fish flakes, shrimp, or minnows. A continuous, permanent calcium source like cuttlefish bone or natural limestone chunks is crucial to ensure clean, healthy 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. Unlike many highly cryptic isopods, they are bolder, less shy, and can frequently be observed roaming and foraging during daylight hours.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eREPRODUCTION RATE:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Prolific. Once acclimated to their environment, they are steady, reliable breeders that establish a healthy, robust colony at a measured but fast 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, diverse mix of sizes, predominantly featuring larger juveniles and young adults. This broad demographic provides an ideal foundation for immediate colony establishment and reproduction. 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