Porcellio scaber 'Giant Orange'

Porcellio scaber ‘Giant Orange’ – Spanish Orange Isopods

Creation Cultivated Porcellio scaber ‘Giant Orange’ is a hardy orange line recognized for its warm coloration, rough-textured shell, and active surface behavior.

Also widely sold as Spanish Orange, this established morph can produce orange individuals ranging from pale peach to deep burnt orange.

Its forgiving care and reliable reproduction make Giant Orange an excellent choice for beginners, display colonies, and temperate bioactive enclosures.

Why Isopod Keepers Choose Creation Cultivated

Vibrant Orange Color — Displays peach, tangerine, rust, and deep-orange tones.

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

Active Surface Behavior — Frequently visible beneath bark, leaves, and feeding areas.

Reliable Colony Growth — Reproduces steadily after becoming established.

Bioactive Benefits — Helps process leaf litter, leftover food, and animal waste.

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

Product Details

Scientific Name: Porcellio scaber

Morph: Giant Orange

Other Trade Name: Spanish Orange

Coloration: Peach, orange, tangerine, and rust

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

Care Level: Beginner

Reproduction Rate: Moderate to fast once established

Behavior: Active, hardy, and unable to roll into a complete ball

Natural differences in size, age, shade, and orange intensity 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

Giant Orange isopods are commonly kept in display cultures, beginner breeding projects, temperate bioactive enclosures, and larger reptile setups.

Keep this morph separate from other Porcellio scaber lines if preserving its orange coloration.

Our Commitment

Your satisfaction matters. If there is an issue with your order, contact us and our team will work to resolve it promptly and professionally.

Distinctive live isopods. Carefully raised. Professionally packed. Delivered directly to your door.

Disclaimer: Live animals. Not for human consumption. Never release isopods into the wild.