White Pearl Isopods

A pale, pearly morph of Armadillidium granulatum, developed in captivity. A hardy species that suits newer keepers. New to our collection: ours are settling in, and we'll email sign-ups when they're ready.

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Data sheet

• Scientific nameArmadillidium granulatum "White Pearl"
• Adult sizeup to 1.8 cm
• OriginCaptive bred (CB)
• DistributionMediterranean Europe (colour morph developed in captivity)
• Temperature18–24 °C
• HumidityModerate, with one damp hide
• Breeding rateModerate
• Care level★★☆☆☆ (2/5, easy)

How to keep White Pearl isopods

• Give them a damp area and a drier area, with good airflow.
• Offer plenty of leaf litter and rotting wood for food and cover.
• A hardy choice if you're new to isopods.
• Feed leaf litter and decaying hardwood as a staple, with cuttlebone for calcium and a small pinch of protein (fish flakes or dried shrimp) once a week.
• Use a tub with small vents and deep organic substrate (topsoil, coco fibre, leaf litter), with cork bark for hides.

Read next

• How to Start an Isopod Colony (UK Beginner's Guide)
• What Do Isopods Eat? A Complete Feeding Guide (UK)

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