Porcellio Laevis 'Wild Type'
Believed to have originated in Europe, this now widespread species is very similar to Porcellio Scaber with three key differences. First, they are slightly larger than Porcellio Scaber reaching on average 2 centimeters in length. Second, as opposed to Porcellio Scabers rough carapace, Porcellio Laevis are smooth backed. Lastly, Porcellio Scabers have a rapacious appetite and will readily consume any protein offered to them. If you are looking for a species capable of cleaning up uneaten pinkies from your reptiles, these guys are up to the task. Porcellio Laevis is a beginner species with basic care needs and a rapid reproduction rate.
Adult length:~2.0 cm, Humidity preferences: 50-80%, Temperature preferences: 70-80 degrees, Soil depth: ~3in.
Believed to have originated in Europe, this now widespread species is very similar to Porcellio Scaber with three key differences. First, they are slightly larger than Porcellio Scaber reaching on average 2 centimeters in length. Second, as opposed to Porcellio Scabers rough carapace, Porcellio Laevis are smooth backed. Lastly, Porcellio Scabers have a rapacious appetite and will readily consume any protein offered to them. If you are looking for a species capable of cleaning up uneaten pinkies from your reptiles, these guys are up to the task. Porcellio Laevis is a beginner species with basic care needs and a rapid reproduction rate.
Adult length:~2.0 cm, Humidity preferences: 50-80%, Temperature preferences: 70-80 degrees, Soil depth: ~3in.
Believed to have originated in Europe, this now widespread species is very similar to Porcellio Scaber with three key differences. First, they are slightly larger than Porcellio Scaber reaching on average 2 centimeters in length. Second, as opposed to Porcellio Scabers rough carapace, Porcellio Laevis are smooth backed. Lastly, Porcellio Scabers have a rapacious appetite and will readily consume any protein offered to them. If you are looking for a species capable of cleaning up uneaten pinkies from your reptiles, these guys are up to the task. Porcellio Laevis is a beginner species with basic care needs and a rapid reproduction rate.
Adult length:~2.0 cm, Humidity preferences: 50-80%, Temperature preferences: 70-80 degrees, Soil depth: ~3in.