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Cristarmadillidium muricatum - Pineapple Spiky

Cristarmadillidium muricatum - Pineapple Spiky

East Asian pill bug with a noticeably spiny texture. Collector species for humid subtropical bins.

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Species: Cristarmadillidium muricatum
Morph Name: Pineapple Spiky
Common Name: Spiny pill woodlouse
Type: Isopod

Keeping
Dificulty Level:
Intermediate
Purpose: Collector bioactive species
Origin: East Asia (Japan, Taiwan region)
Enclosure: Ventilated plastic bin or glass terrarium with 2–4 in (5–10 cm) moist substrate of peat, leaf litter, and cork bark flats.
Climate: Subtropical; 64-72 °F (18-22 °C)
Humidity Requirements: 70-80% RH
Hydration: Half spray 1–2× weekly on one side; light corner pour as needed. Pair with a hydration station as a sidekick—it wicks moisture into the substrate and adds consistent humidity support for up to 2 weeks in setups that need it. Stations do not replace all spraying, but they help maintain stable moisture between mistings.
Diet: Decaying leaf litter, rotten hardwood, and vegetables. Offer Muscle Meal 2–3× weekly for breeding, Garden Graze 1–2× weekly, Fungal Feast weekly on wood, and Calci-YUM with feedings or as a constant dish.

Reproduction
Adult Size: 0.39-0.55 in (10-14 mm)
Breed Rate: Moderate
Breeding Season: Year-round humid culture
Brood Size: 15–35 mancae per brood

Information
Details: Spiny Pill Woodlouse
Cristarmadillidium muricatum

East Asian pill bug with a noticeably spiny texture.
Collector species for keepers who want something different.
Humid subtropical setup with leaf litter and bark.
Tidbit: Distinct spiny appearance compared to smooth Armadillidium.

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