Reptile Deli Dairy Cow Isopods: The Ultimate Cleanup Crew & Live Feed!

Introducing Reptile Deli Dairy Cow Isopods, the striking and hardworking custodians of your bioactive terrarium! These captivating crustaceans, scientifically known as Porcellio laevis, are not only an eye-catching addition to any reptile or amphibian enclosure but also a powerhouse for a thriving, self-sustaining ecosystem. With their distinct black-and-white mottled pattern resembling a miniature cow, they're a treat for the eyes as they diligently work to keep your tank spotless.

Why choose Reptile Deli Dairy Cow Isopods?

• Exceptional Cleanup Crew: These large and active isopods are voracious eaters! They tirelessly consume waste, decaying plant matter, and even mold, preventing the buildup of harmful bacteria and fungi. Their impressive size allows them to handle larger amounts of waste, making them perfect for bigger enclosures.

• Nutrient-Rich Live Feed: Dairy Cow Isopods are a fantastic, high-calcium food source for many medium to large reptiles and amphibians, including bearded dragons, larger geckos, and various invertebrates. Their soft exoskeletons and high protein content make them an excellent addition to your pet's diet.

• Bioactive Powerhouse: A cornerstone of any successful bioactive setup, these isopods work in harmony with springtails to create a "cleanup crew" that cycles nutrients and improves soil health, leading to a more natural and stable environment for your pet.

• Hardy and Prolific: Dairy Cow Isopods are renowned for their hardiness and extremely rapid breeding rate, ensuring you have a self-sustaining colony for both cleanup and feeding needs. They adapt well to a variety of environments and are easy to culture.

• Visually Unique: The bold, black-and-white patterning of these isopods makes them an incredibly fun and beautiful addition to your terrarium floor, adding a dynamic visual element to your pet's home.

Complete your bioactive setup and support your new colony with these top-quality products:

• Reptile Deli Springtails: The perfect partner for your isopods! Springtails work on a micro-level, cleaning up mold and detritus that isopods might miss, creating the ultimate cleanup crew synergy.

• Reptile Deli Bioactive Substrate: A specially formulated blend of organic materials that provides the perfect home for your isopods and plants, promoting healthy soil and a thriving ecosystem.

• Reptile Deli Isopod & Springtail Food: A nutritious, all-in-one food mix that ensures your cleanup crew is healthy, happy, and multiplying rapidly. This supplement helps them thrive when there isn't enough decaying matter in the enclosure.

• Reptile Deli Cork Bark & Leaf Litter: Essential for providing your isopods with shelter, moisture retention, and a natural food source. They love to hide and forage beneath these natural materials.

[Quick Care Guide]

1. Housing: A small container (like a shoebox-sized plastic tub) with good ventilation works well. Use a bioactive substrate as a base.
2.  Substrate: We recommend our BIO MIX, but if you would like to make your own,  mix of coconut coir, compost, and sphagnum moss is ideal. Keep one side of the substrate moist and allow the other to be slightly drier. 
3. Temperature & Humidity: Maintain a temperature between 68-78°F (20-25°C). Keep humidity moderate, providing a humid hide with wet sphagnum moss.
4.  Food: Offer a varied diet of decaying leaf litter, soft rotting wood, and occasional supplements like Reptile Deli Isopod & Springtail Food, fresh vegetables (like carrots or zucchini), and calcium powder.
5. Maintenance: Mist the moist side of the enclosure as needed to prevent it from drying out. Replenish food sources and leaf litter every few weeks. With proper care, your colony will flourish!