Dairy Cow Isopod
Porcellio scaber 'Dalmatian'
The gateway isopod — hardy, prolific, and adorable black-and-white spots.
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Adult size
- 15-18mm
- Temperature
- 65-75°F
- Humidity
- 60-70%
- Diet
- Leaf litter, decaying wood, occasional protein
- Stock
- 42 available
About this species
The Dairy Cow is the classic starter isopod: a Porcellio scaber morph famous for its bold black-and-white spotting. Tough as nails, tolerant of a range of humidity and temperature swings, and a fast breeder — perfect for a first colony or a cleanup crew in a bioactive vivarium.
Care notes
- •Thrives in a mixed substrate of coco fiber, leaf litter, and rotting hardwood.
- •Tolerates drier conditions better than most isopods — great for beginners.
- •Breeds readily; expect a booming colony within a few months.
- •Excellent cleanup crew for bioactive terrariums and reptile enclosures.
Shipping & live arrival
Every order ships in an insulated box with heat or cold packs as needed for your local weather, plus moist substrate and air holes for the trip. If anything arrives deceased, we replace it or refund it — no questions asked.
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