Cristarmadillidium muricatum

The prickly dwarf among the woodlice.

Cristarmadillidium muricatum is a quiet species that is very easy to observe. Thanks to the spiny shape paired with the slightly orange base color, they look great in any terrarium. The reproduction rate is very slow.

Information about husbandry

Keep half of the terrarium moist with moss and the other half a little dry. Comparable to Porcellio species.

Origin: Spain

Temperature: 24-28°C

Size: 7mm

Food:

• White rotten wood
• Deciduous forest humus
• Oak trees and beech leaves
• Zucchini, carrots, cucumbers, sweet potatoes
• Fish flakes