Porcellio laevis 'Orange'

Porcellio laevis ‘Orange’ – Large Bright Orange Isopods

Creation Cultivated Porcellio laevis ‘Orange’ is a large, smooth-bodied isopod selected for vivid orange coloration and highly active behavior.

This hardy morph grows quickly, reproduces readily, and gathers enthusiastically around supplemental foods.

Its bold color and approachable care make it an excellent choice for beginner display colonies and appropriately selected bioactive enclosures.

Why Isopod Keepers Choose Creation Cultivated

Bright Orange Color — Displays vivid orange, tangerine, and peach tones.

Large Smooth Body — Develops the glossy appearance associated with true Porcellio laevis.

Active Display Species — Frequently visible while feeding and exploring.

Fast Colony Growth — Reproduces readily under proper conditions.

Strong Feeding Response — Efficiently processes organic material and supplemental foods.

Professionally Packed — Carefully prepared for secure live-animal transit.

Product Details

Scientific Name: Porcellio laevis

Morph: Orange

Coloration: Orange, tangerine, peach, and lighter cream-orange

Adult Size: Approximately 0.7–0.9 in. (18–23 mm)

Care Level: Beginner

Reproduction Rate: Fast once established

Behavior: Active, fast-moving, protein-seeking, and unable to roll into a complete ball

Natural differences in size, age, and orange intensity should be expected.

Care Requirements

Temperature: Approximately 68–80°F (20–27°C)

Moisture: Maintain a consistently moist retreat with a larger moderately dry area.

Ventilation: Provide moderate to high cross-ventilation.

Substrate: Use a deep organic substrate containing decomposing hardwood and abundant leaf litter.

Diet: Provide leaf litter, vegetables, and regular supplemental protein.

Calcium: Keep cuttlebone, limestone, oyster shell, or another calcium source available.

Commonly Used For

Orange Porcellio laevis are commonly kept as display animals, breeding colonies, occasional feeders, and cleanup crews in larger enclosures with robust inhabitants.

Because this species is large and protein-seeking, it is not recommended with very small, delicate, freshly molted, or soft-bodied animals.

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