Isopods (woodlice) are hardy detritivores that recycle leaf litter, wood and waste into nutrient-rich frass — a hard-working bioactive clean-up crew, and striking display animals in their own right.
Buy isopods online from Bioactive Bugs UK, covering everything from hardy beginner species to striking display morphs. Every culture is bred in the UK from healthy, established colonies and carefully packed for safe transit.
Not sure where to start? Read our Isopod Care Guide for housing, leaf litter, calcium and breeding advice.
Isopods
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Cubaris sp. ‘Rubber Ducky’ Isopods
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Cubaris sp. “Cherry Blossom” Isopods
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Scarlet Isopods (Ardentiella sp.)
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Frequently Asked Questions
A starter culture of 10–15 mixed-size isopods is enough to establish a colony in most vivariums. They breed steadily and build up to match the size of the enclosure over a couple of months.
Isopods eat leaf litter, rotting wood and decaying matter, plus a calcium source (cuttlefish bone or limewood) and the occasional protein top-up. They also process animal waste and leftover food in a bioactive setup.
Most species need a humid area with a moisture gradient so they can choose their comfort zone. Keep one side of the enclosure damp, provide good ventilation, and add plenty of hides and leaf litter.
Yes. Clean-up crew isopods are harmless to healthy animals and form a natural part of a bioactive enclosure, recycling waste and helping keep the substrate clean.
Isopods breed more slowly than springtails — expect a visibly growing colony over 2–3 months under good conditions, and longer for slower display species such as Cubaris.