Porcellio sp. 'Valencia'

Porcellio sp. ‘Valencia’ – Variable Spanish Locality Isopods

Creation Cultivated Porcellio sp. ‘Valencia’ is an unresolved locality culture collected near Valencia, Spain and recognized for its unusually broad range of natural coloration.

A single colony may produce gray, brown, cream, orange, red, and blended gray-orange individuals, including attractive ombré patterns with warmer color concentrated across the center of the back.

Its large adult size, variable appearance, and Spanish Porcellio character make Valencia an excellent display and breeding species for intermediate keepers.

Why Isopod Keepers Choose Creation Cultivated

Highly Variable Color — Colonies may produce gray, brown, cream, orange, red, and blended individuals.

Valencia Locality Culture — Originates from a hobby line collected near Valencia, Spain.

Large Adult Size — Develops into a substantial and easily observed Porcellio.

Distinctive Ombré Patterns — Some individuals display warm orange color fading into gray along the sides.

Collector and Breeding Value — Offers excellent variation for a dedicated display or selective-breeding colony.

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

Product Details

Hobby Identification: Porcellio sp. ‘Valencia’

Locality: Near Valencia, Spain

Taxonomic Status: Provisional hobby identification; the exact species has not been resolved

Coloration: Gray, brown, cream, orange, red, and blended gray-orange

Adult Size: Commonly a little over 0.8 in. (20 mm)

Care Level: Intermediate

Reproduction Rate: Moderate once established

Behavior: Active beneath cover, ventilation-sensitive, and unable to roll into a complete ball

Natural differences in size, age, coloration, and pattern should be expected throughout the colony.

Care Requirements

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

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

Ventilation: Provide high cross-ventilation and avoid uniformly wet or stagnant conditions.

Substrate: Use a deep organic substrate containing decomposing hardwood, abundant leaf litter, and several dry bark hides.

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

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

Commonly Used For

Valencia isopods are commonly kept as large display animals, locality cultures, and long-term breeding projects.

Maintain separately from other Porcellio cultures to preserve the identity and natural variation of the Valencia line.

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