Nosy pill woodlouse (Armadillidium nasatum)

Short answers

Nosy pill woodlouse: How big does the enclosure need to be?

20×15×15 cm.

Nosy pill woodlouse: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 20–26 °C, basking spot No basking spot, at night 16–20 °C.

Nosy pill woodlouse: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Not required.

Nosy pill woodlouse: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 2–3 years.

Nosy pill woodlouse: Is it suitable for beginners?

Yes – it is considered suitable for beginners (difficulty: Beginner).

Climate

Daytime temperature

20–26 °C

Night temperature

16–20 °C

Basking spot

No basking spot

Humidity

60–75 % with a dry zone

UVB

Not required

Enclosure

Minimum size

20×15×15 cm

Substrate

A soil and leaf-litter mix, a calcium source, pieces of bark

Feeding

Food

Leaf litter, vegetables, fish food, cuttlebone

Feeding interval

2×/week

Key facts

Adult size

1,5–2 cm

Life expectancy

2–3 years

Origin

Europe

Protection status

Not listed under CITES

Brumation

None

Cohabitation

Colony. Isopods are gregarious and are kept as a group – 10 to 15 animals to start; a single animal cannot breed. Only one species and one colour morph per tub: Peach, Pearl and the wild type interbreed back within two to three generations, and other species are crowded out over time or crowd this one out.

Notes

A straightforward isopod with a striking nasal projection. It needs a humidity gradient: one damp and one dry corner. A good clean-up crew in the terrarium.

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• Zebra pill woodlouse (Armadillidium maculatum) – Beginner
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What you need to start

To keep Nosy pill woodlouse (Armadillidium nasatum) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (20×15×15 cm), substrate (A soil and leaf-litter mix, a calcium source, pieces of bark), a heat source with a thermostat, thermometer and hygrometer, a water dish and hides. You will find equipment in the Reptoria marketplace.