Porcellio nicklesi “Orange Blaze”

Note: This species is currently under controlled breeding. It will be made available once a stable and healthy captive population is established.

Porcellio nicklesi “Orange Blaze”
is a selectively bred morph of a Spanish woodlouse, known for its fiery orange coloration with black and white speckles. Adults grow to about 20 mm (30 mm including uropods). This species prefers drier setups and higher airflow, making them ideal for experienced keepers comfortable managing microclimate conditions 

These isopods are medium-sized, observable in surface activity at night or early morning, and breed steadily once a suitable environment is established 

Environment:
Container with good ventilation and substrate depth of ~5 cm using potting mix, leaf litter, rotting wood, and a moss corner for moisture 

Humidity:
Low to moderate (~45–55 %); maintain a small moist area while keeping most of the substrate dry 

Diet:
Decaying leaves and wood. Supplement with vegetables, fruits, fish flakes or dried shrimp twice weekly. Provide calcium sources like cuttlebone or oyster shell 

Behavior:
Surface-active and crepuscular, hiding during peak daylight. Does not climb smooth walls and often hides under bark or leaf litter 

Temperature:
Range of 18–26 °C. They tolerate this well provided humidity and airflow remain consistent 

Shipped as a mix of healthy juveniles and subadults
Weather-appropriate packaging with insulation or cooling if needed
Shipping only when temperatures allow safe delivery