{"product_id":"spanish-giant-orange-isopod-10-pack","title":"Spanish (Giant) Orange Isopod 10 Pack","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"newlands-animal-care-guide\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpanish (Giant) Orange Isopod 10 Pack | Oniscidea — species or colour-morph identity to be confirmed with our team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan the habitat for the adult animal, with secure housing and room to carry out its natural behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; natural habitat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConfirm the precise species and its natural habitat with our team.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAdult size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConfirm adult size for the exact species before choosing housing.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eLifespan\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVaries with species, sex and husbandry; confirm the expected commitment.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndividuals vary; allow time to settle before any handling.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eActivity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActivity varies; give the animal sheltered resting places.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSocial needs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCulture colony; do not mix named species if maintaining a pure breeding culture.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHousing \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnclosure dimensions are length × depth × height unless stated otherwise. Plan for the adult animal; larger, suitably furnished housing is encouraged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAdult housing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStarter colony: around 20 × 15 × 15 cm or larger; increase floor space as the colony grows.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eEnclosure type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecure, ventilated culture tub.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStable room conditions around 20–24°C; avoid overheating.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eLighting \u0026amp; UVB\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA regular day\/night cycle with darkness at night; specialist UVB is not required. Avoid direct sunlight and overheating.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity \/ moisture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeep a damp moss refuge at one end and a drier area at the other. Do not allow the entire tub to dry out or become waterlogged.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–7 cm of leaf-rich, pesticide-free soil with decayed hardwood and hardwood leaf litter.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFurnishings \u0026amp; filtration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCork bark, hardwood leaves, decayed wood and a calcium source.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse only in a habitat with suitable moisture and temperature. Keep a reserve culture and avoid placing a mixed unidentified pack with vulnerable moulting spiders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding \u0026amp; Nutrition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep hardwood leaf litter and decayed wood available continuously. Provide cuttlebone for calcium; offer tiny portions of vegetables and occasional fish flake or dried shrimp. Remove fresh leftovers within 24 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRoutine Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck food, water or drinking droplets, ventilation and substrate moisture regularly. Remove waste and spoiled food promptly; avoid disturbing animals during moulting. Keep doors and ventilation gaps secure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Before Buying\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfirm the species or supplier mix before introducing to a specialist bioactive enclosure. A mixed pack is not a guaranteed pure-species colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrdering \u0026amp; Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the delivery or collection options shown for this live culture at checkout. Prepare a suitable holding container before it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Reptile Live Food","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54271693226311,"sku":"1134000","price":8.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/8821\/4500\/files\/Spanishorange.webp?v=1790944303","url":"https:\/\/www.newlands.ie\/products\/spanish-giant-orange-isopod-10-pack","provider":"Newlands Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}