Porcellio bolivari bolivari

At this time we do not currently keep this species any longer.  I hope to add these beauties back to the collection eventually however.

P. bolivari bolivari is probably my most favorite large isopod species but also has proven rather difficult for me to culture and keep.  They like a lot of fresh air, low temps, with areas of wet while also having plenty of dry places too.  The species is also highly cannibalistic if their high protein needs are not met.

P. bolivari are cream to yellow in color with dark markings between the edges of their sections giving them an almost skeletal appearance. The males have long uropods that sweep along behind them.  The females are shorter and they tend to have a wider body.