The numbers
Enclosure
2–6 L tub
Diet
Leaf litter, rotting wood, decaying plant matter · Continuous; protein/veg weekly
Temperature
22–27°C
Humidity
70–85% (good ventilation)
Identity
Order / Family
Isopoda
IUCN / CITES
Not evaluated; no CITES listing
Difficulty
Beginner
Commonality
Common; cheapest Cubaris
Adult size
~0.8–1.2 cm
Lifespan
1.5–3 yrs
Growth rate
Fast breeder for a Cubaris
Activity & niche
Detritivore, burrower
Temperament
Shy, peaceful
Venom / defense
Harmless detritivore; rolls into a ball
Price (THB)
30–120 per portion (indicative)
Enclosure and conditions
Temperature
22–27°C
Humidity
70–85% (good ventilation)
Min. enclosure
2–6 L tub
Substrate
Bioactive soil + leaf litter + rotting wood + limestone
Hides / decor / water
Cork bark, leaf litter, moss
Diet
Staple food
Leaf litter, rotting wood, decaying plant matter
Feeding frequency
Continuous; protein/veg weekly
Supplements
Cuttlebone / crushed limestone (calcium)
Behaviour and handling
Handling
Safe; harmless
Communal
Yes – colony/communal; great cleanup crew
Defense / stress signs
Rolling into a ball, hiding
Reproduction
Reproduction
Marsupium brooders; prolific
Common health problems
Common health issues
SignsFew; crash only if extremely dry
Red flags / quarantine
SignsQuarantine; watch for pest mites
Good to know
- Comes in fun morphs like 'Anemone' and 'Papaya'; a tough, forgiving Cubaris.
Others in this group
Common Pill Bug / Roly-Poly (morphs)Armadillidium vulgareRubber Ducky IsopodCubaris sp. 'Rubber Ducky'Dairy Cow Isopod (P. laevis morphs)Porcellio laevisCommon Rough Woodlouse (many morphs)Porcellio scaberPowder Blue / Powder Orange IsopodPorcellionides pruinosusDwarf White IsopodTrichorhina tomentosaClown IsopodArmadillidium klugiiZebra IsopodArmadillidium maculatum