Porcellio scaber 'Dalmatian'

Porcellio scaber ‘Dalmatian’ – Black-Spotted White Isopods

Creation Cultivated Porcellio scaber ‘Dalmatian’ is a classic patterned morph recognized for its pale white-to-cream body covered with variable gray and black spots.

Every individual develops a different arrangement of markings, creating an attractive colony with naturally varied pattern density.

Dalmatian isopods combine bold coloration with the hardy care and dependable reproduction associated with Porcellio scaber.

Why Isopod Keepers Choose Creation Cultivated

Classic Dalmatian Pattern — Displays a pale body with distinctive gray and black spotting.

Unique Individuals — No two isopods develop exactly the same arrangement of markings.

Hardy Beginner Species — Tolerates a practical range of household conditions.

Reliable Colony Growth — Reproduces readily after becoming established.

Active Cleanup Crew — Helps process leaves, decaying wood, food scraps, and waste.

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

Product Details

Scientific Name: Porcellio scaber

Morph: Dalmatian

Coloration: White or cream with variable gray and black spotting

Adult Size: Approximately 0.55–0.7 in. (14–18 mm)

Care Level: Beginner

Reproduction Rate: Moderate to fast once established

Behavior: Hardy, active beneath cover, and unable to roll into a complete ball

Natural differences in size, age, spot number, and pattern density should be expected.

Care Requirements

Temperature: Approximately 65–78°F (18–26°C)

Moisture: Maintain a consistently moist retreat while allowing most of the enclosure to remain moderately dry.

Ventilation: Provide moderate cross-ventilation.

Substrate: Use a nutrient-rich organic substrate containing decomposing hardwood leaves and rotting wood.

Diet: Provide abundant leaf litter with vegetables and regular supplemental protein.

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

Commonly Used For

Dalmatian isopods are commonly kept in display cultures, selective breeding projects, temperate bioactive enclosures, and larger reptile setups.

Keep this morph separate from other Porcellio scaber lines if preserving its pale, spotted appearance.

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