Oniscus asellus "B.C. Maple"

Oniscus asellus "B.C. Maple"

Oniscus asellus "B.C. Maple" is a distinctive isopod morph from Canada and is known for its flat orange body and large adult size. Native to Canada, this species establishes moderately slowly in a vivarium but plays a vital role as a cleanup crew while also serving as a natural calcium-rich food source for amphibians, invertebrates, and reptiles.

Care Information

• Requires moderate humidity with occasional misting; avoid overly wet conditions
• Should be watered and fed twice a week
• Diet includes yams, root vegetables, fish food, leaf powder, and calcium supplements such as cuttlebone
• Prefers a well-ventilated enclosure with a moisture gradient: one side wet with sphagnum moss, the middle moist with leaf litter and bark, and the opposite side completely dry with leaf litter
• Thrives in cooler temperatures and does best in a stable, shaded environment
• Moderately slow to establish but provides long-term benefits in bioactive setups

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Note: Maintaining a proper moisture gradient and a well-balanced diet will help ensure a healthy, thriving colony.