Isopod Porcellio laevis "Dairy Cow"

Porcellio laevis 'Dairy Cow' – The ultimate, cheerfully spotted bioactive cleanup crew!

Are you looking for one of the most popular, active, and striking isopods for your hobby? The Porcellio laevis 'Dairy Cow' gets its nickname from its unique appearance: a bright white body covered with random black spots, just like a Dutch dairy cow! This makes them an absolute eye-catcher in any terrarium or breeding box.

The undisputed king of the bioactive cleanup crew

In addition to their fantastic appearance, 'Dairy Cows' are known for their unparalleled work ethic and appetite. They are constantly on the move and eat almost everything they encounter: from dead plant matter, rotting wood, and fallen leaves to fungi, leftover food, and animal droppings from terrarium inhabitants. This keeps the substrate of your bioactive terrarium or paludarium perfectly clean and healthy!

Active, hungry, and quick to breed

Porcellio laevis is a large, robust, and very active isopod species. While some isopods constantly hide in the substrate, 'Dairy Cows' show themselves frequently on the surface. They reproduce particularly quickly, making them very forgiving and therefore ideally suited for beginner isopod enthusiasts.

Care & Feeding Tip

Keep a part of the enclosure slightly moist (using sphagnum moss) and provide plenty of dry leaf litter and decaying wood. Because this species grows very fast and builds a strong exoskeleton, they have a great need for protein and calcium. Therefore, regularly offer them cuttlebone and protein-rich food (such as fish food, dried gammarus, or special isopod food) to prevent them from nibbling on each other.

Key advantages at a glance:

• Unique 'Cow' Appearance: Striking white exoskeleton with cool black spots.
• King of the Cleanup Crew: Quickly cleans up fungi, food residues, and waste.
• Very Active & Visible: Frequently seen on the surface during the day.
• Easy to Breed: Reproduces quickly; ideal for beginners.
• Large Species: Robust isopods that are easy to observe.

Product specifications:

• Species: Porcellio laevis 'Dairy Cow'
• Quantity per package: 10 pieces (mix of sizes)
• Climate: Moderately humid with a drier zone
• Temperature: Ideally between 18 °C and 26 °C
• Food: Leaf litter, dead wood, cuttlebone (calcium), and protein-rich food
• Application: Bioactive cleanup crew, feeder animals, or as a breeding hobby

Bring life and a clean substrate to your terrarium. Order your Porcellio laevis 'Dairy Cow' isopods today!