{"product_id":"porcellio-laevis-orange-isopods","title":"Porcellio laevis 'Orange'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePorcellio laevis\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Orange’ – Large Bright Orange Isopods\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreation Cultivated \u003cem\u003ePorcellio laevis\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Orange’ is a large, smooth-bodied isopod selected for vivid orange coloration and highly active behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hardy morph grows quickly, reproduces readily, and gathers enthusiastically around supplemental foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts bold color and approachable care make it an excellent choice for beginner display colonies and appropriately selected bioactive enclosures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Isopod Keepers Choose Creation Cultivated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBright Orange Color\u003c\/strong\u003e — Displays vivid orange, tangerine, and peach tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Smooth Body\u003c\/strong\u003e — Develops the glossy appearance associated with true \u003cem\u003ePorcellio laevis\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActive Display Species\u003c\/strong\u003e — Frequently visible while feeding and exploring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast Colony Growth\u003c\/strong\u003e — Reproduces readily under proper conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrong Feeding Response\u003c\/strong\u003e — Efficiently processes organic material and supplemental foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfessionally Packed\u003c\/strong\u003e — Carefully prepared for secure live-animal transit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePorcellio laevis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMorph:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange, tangerine, peach, and lighter cream-orange\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 0.7–0.9 in. 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