Trichorhina tomentosa (Dwarf White Isopod)

Trichorhina tomentosa (Dwarf White Isopod)

Trichorhina tomentosa, commonly known as the Dwarf White Isopod, is a small, burrowing species native to Central and South America. These soft-bodied isopods thrive in high-humidity environments, making them an ideal cleanup crew for bioactive enclosures. Their rapid reproduction and burrowing habits make them especially useful in maintaining healthy soil conditions in amphibian and reptile habitats.

Care Information

• Requires high humidity with consistently moist substrate
• Should be watered and fed twice a week
• Diet includes yams, root vegetables, fish food, leaf litter, and supplemental protein sources
• Prefers a well-ventilated enclosure with coconut fiber, sphagnum moss, and decaying wood
• Thrives in temperatures between 70-85°F (21-29°C)
• Burrowing species that prefers to stay hidden under substrate and organic matter

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Note: Due to their small size and burrowing nature, Dwarf White Isopods are best suited for moist environments where they can establish thriving colonies.