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Porcellio bolivari - Skeleton Isopod

Porcellio bolivari - Skeleton Isopod

Large Spanish Porcellio prized by European keepers. Skeleton-like appearance with Mediterranean care needs.

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Species: Porcellio bolivari
Common Name: Skeleton Isopod and the Bolivari Isopod
Type: Isopod

Keeping
Dificulty Level:
Intermediate
Purpose: Collector bioactive species
Origin: Spain, Iberian Peninsula
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: Mediterranean; 64-72 °F (18-22 °C)
Humidity Requirements: 60-70% RH
Hydration: Light corner mist every 10–14 days; maintain one damp end of the enclosure. A hydration station is ideal here—Porcellio do not need heavy hydration, and the station wicks water into the substrate to keep pods from drying out. It adds consistency and supports moisture for up to 2 weeks between refills.
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: 0.71-0.98 in (18-25 mm)
Breed Rate: Moderate
Breeding Season: Year-round
Brood Size: 25–60 mancae per brood

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Details: Bolivar's Woodlouse
Porcellio bolivari

Large Iberian Porcellio prized in European hobby circles.
Impressive size with classic smooth-backed profile.
Collector species with Mediterranean husbandry.
Tidbit: Large Spanish Porcellio prized by European isopod keepers.

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