Gestroi Panda King Isopod Combo Pack

GESTROI AND PANDA KING COMBO PACK! Natural  Organic  Captive Born/Bred                                  10+ count A. gestroi 10+ count Panda King (Cubaris sp.)     with optional 1.3oz Isopod Feast & 8oz 5-in-1 Calcium Supplement  ~all our isopods are packed over-counted by at least 10% (mixed sizes, of breeding age)       Panda King Isopods (Cubaris sp), and A. gestroi have similar care requirements, given that they come from similar environments. These humid loving species do great in terrariums outfitted with pillow moss. Get your high end isopod collection started now -and save some cash in the process- with our combo pack!      Save even more by adding our Isopod Feast or 5 in 1 Calcium Supplement to give your isopods everything they need to thrive! (Yes, there is Limestone in our 5-in-1!)          Shop with confidence from the very same invertebrates supplied to stores, rescues and zoos! *** Armadillidium gestroi Isopods , also known as yellow spotted isopods, originate from the shores of France near limestone, sandstone, and granite. They thrive on vegetables, dried leaves, grasses, and decaying matter. This striking roly poly rolls up into a ball when disturbed or threatened.    These are large isopods that are slower growing. They can take a little longer to establish than other species. However they have fairly large broods and once established are extremely rewarding. Great pet species for someone looking for a colorful addition to their terrarium. A gestroi can often exhibit a range of colors from neon yellow to pumpkin orange. Armadillidium gestroi Difficulty: Intermediate Size: .79 inches. Housing: Plastic storage bin or glass terrarium Food Preferences: freeze dried shrimp, fish flakes, vegetables, dried leaves, wood, grasses, and decaying matter, Reptanicals Isopod Feast Temp Requirements: approx. 70 Degrees to 85 Degrees. Extreme cold and heat can be lethal Breeding: Easy - with proper care sub-adults will begin to breed before reaching full size, but this slower growing species can take a few months to really establish themselves. Substrate: Coconut coir, peat moss, or Reptanicals Bug Bedding covered with leaf litter (we use oak leaves). Humidity: medium humidity, mist one side of enclosure to create a moisture gradient, keep sphagnum and/or pillow moss on the moist side of enclosure to help maintain humidity (we use a mixture of both) Supplements: Reptanicals Oyster Shell for calcium, or Reptanicals 5-in-1 Calcium Supplement: a great mix of natural calcium sources for isopods (especially exotic species), all derived from the same calcium sources they would encounter in the wild such as limestone, granite and coral. Reptanicals Shredded Shrimp, a tasty treat to offer for additional protein. Hides: Cork bark, lotus pods, coconut halves and egg carton all make excellent hides for the isopods. Adding multiple hides to your enclosure offers ample room for juveniles and adults, and also provides your isopods a more enriching environment. Enrichment: offer various types of mosses (pillow, sheet) to serve as both snacks and hiding spaces, hides (like those above) and climbing areas. If possible, provide items that vary in texture and break down at different rates.  ****** Panda King Isopods (Cubaris sp), just like their popular cousins the Rubber Ducky, are from the caves of Vietnam. These humid loving species do great in terrariums outfitted with pillow moss. Their striking black and white bands, coupled with the adorable spots on their heads are what gave the little cuties their moniker.  *** Cubaris sp - Panda King Difficulty: Intermediate Size: .68 inches. Housing: Plastic storage bin or glass terrarium Food Preferences: freeze dried shrimp, vegetables, dried leaves, wood, grasses, and decaying matter, Reptanicals Isopod Feast , provide cuttlebone and limestone for calcium Temp Requirements: approx. 65 Degrees to 85 Degrees. Extreme cold and heat can be lethal Breeding: Once established they will be moderate to prolific breeders Substrate: Coconut coir, peat moss, or Reptanicals Bug Bedding slightly moist with a layer of leaf litter Humidity: moderately humid, mist one side of enclosure to create moisture gradient. Keep moss on moist side to help maintain humidity, and do not ever allow moss to dry completely. It is important to maintain adequate ventilation with the higher humidity to avoid mold growth.      Supplements: Reptanicals 5-in-1 Calcium Supplement: a great mix of natural calcium sources for these isopods, all derived from the same calcium sources they would encounter in the wild such as limestone, granite and coral. Reptanicals Shredded Shrimp, a tasty treat to offer for additional protein. Hides: Cork bark, lotus pods, coconut halves and egg carton all make excellent hides for the isopods. Adding multiple hides to your enclosure offers ample room for juveniles and adults, and also provides your isopods a more enriching environment.  Enrichment: offer various types of mosses (pillow, sheet) to serve as both snacks and hiding spaces, hides (like those above) and climbing areas. If possible, provide items that vary in texture and break down at different rates.    ***   Reptanicals 5-in-1 Calcium Supplement The ultimate calcium mix for exotic isopods such as Cubaris! Premium ocean based calcium sources including coral and limestone! Reptanicals’ all natural, sustainably sourced 5-in-1 Calcium Supplement has been developed by our experts to create the optimal calcium blend for exotic isopods. Our top quality, premium ingredients offer not only vital minerals, but a variety of textures and sizes that can be readily consumed by mancae and adults alike. Offering not only nutrition but entertainment! It doesn’t end there, 5-in-1 is also readily adored by tortoises and birds too! Packed with essential calcium from a variety of unique sources ensures that ALL your isopods will find a calcium source they just can’t get enough of.       ****** Isopods are gaining popularity in the reptile industry for a number of very good reasons. They are natures' janitorial crews! Add them to your home enclosure to create a Bio-Active ecosystem like nature intended. Isopods reduce mold, feces, decaying matter, and improve substrate health! All while providing a calcium rich, nutritious snack for your critters to enjoy any time they wish.   Why do we ship juveniles and not adult isopods? By shipping juveniles (not tiny mancae) of breeding age, it ensures that our customers receive the entire breeding life of the isopods. Elder adult isopods often produce smaller broods, or have stopped breeding entirely. They also have an indeterminate lifespan as there is no way to gauge exactly how old they are, and may perish shortly after arrival due to the stresses of shipping, or old age. By shipping juveniles, we can guarantee our customers a full lifespan and lots of future isopod generations! Enclosure larger than 10 gallons? If you're looking to breed these isopods outside of a vivarium, we'd recommend keeping them in one of our Reptanicals Isopod Breeder Kit for easy care and to ensure the health of your isopods. Our kits come complete with Bug Bedding substrate, leaf litter, a lotus pod hide, calcium, moss, and a sample of our Isopod Feast - everything you need to culture with success!      Our Isopods are fed a mix of organic vegetables and mushrooms twice weekly in addition to our own Reptanicals Isopod Feast. They are kept on Reptanicals Bug Bedding, sprinkled with leaf litter. We include moist sphagnum moss to help maintain humidity, provide cuttlebone for calcium and cork hides for enrichment. Don't forget to pick up our Reptanicals Isopod Feast, a great nutritionally complete diet. Use it in addition to fresh food, such as vegetables like carrots. Developed by biologists, our premium protein packed blend of vitamins, minerals and nutrients make the perfect gut-loading cuisine isopods can't get enough of!      Don't miss out on our additional Reptanicals isopods species and products!      *** Shipping: All live isopods are shipped Monday-Wednesday via Priority Mail.  Express 1-Day Shipping may be chosen at checkout for a fee. Orders placed on or after Wednesday at noon will ship the following week to avoid spending the weekend at the post office or on a truck. Someone must be present to accept package delivery. *** Cold Temps: All orders are extremely well insulated. If your area is experiencing temperatures below 45*F, for LAG we reserve the right to mark box "HOLD at Post Office". Hot Temps: Cold packs are included free of charge. For temps exceeding 85*F: LAG we reserve the right to mark box "HOLD at Post Office". If temperatures exceed 100*F, we reserve the right to delay shipping until cooler temperatures resume.     For complete LAG see Shipping Policies