Live Tropical Grey Woodlice Pre-Pack

Live Tropical Grey Woodlice Pre-Pack

The Live Tropical Grey Woodlice Pre-Pack offers a nutritious, eco-friendly, and easy-to-manage live feeder insect, perfect for reptile owners, amphibian enthusiasts, and bioactive enclosure hobbyists, These woodlice are known for their compact size, soft exoskeleton, and naturally high calcium content, making them an ideal supplemental feeder for small to medium-sized reptiles, frogs, newts, salamanders, and even some invertebrates like tarantulas and scorpions,

Tropical grey woodlice (Porcellionides pruinosus) are slightly smaller than their orange or giant counterparts, but just as valuable nutritionally, Their size makes them especially suited to smaller pets such as dart frogs, juvenile geckos, baby chameleons, and hatchling lizards, These woodlice are soft-bodied, which ensures easy digestion and minimizes the risk of impaction, They are high in fiber and moisture, and their naturally high calcium-to-phosphorus ratio helps support healthy bone development in growing or recovering reptiles,

Each Live Tropical Grey Woodlice Pre-Pack includes a generous quantity of live, active woodlice that have been raised in clean, moist conditions using organic substrate and gut-loaded with nutrient-dense foods like leafy greens, carrots, and calcium supplements, These pre-packs are shipped in ventilated containers to maintain ideal humidity and airflow, ensuring the woodlice arrive healthy and ready for immediate use,

What makes these tropical grey woodlice especially appealing is their dual-purpose value, Not only are they an excellent live food item, but they also thrive in bioactive terrarium setups, where they act as a natural cleanup crew, feeding on decaying plant matter, leftover food, and waste, This helps reduce odors, mold, and harmful bacteria in your pet’s enclosure, and supports a more balanced, self-sustaining habitat,

Caring for tropical grey woodlice is simple, They thrive in warm, humid environments with access to decomposing leaf litter, cork bark, or coconut coir as substrate, You can feed them vegetable scraps, crushed eggshells for added calcium, and commercial isopod diets to keep them healthy and nutritious, These woodlice reproduce well in captivity if given the right environment, making them a long-term addition to both feeding routines and terrarium ecosystems,

Due to their calm nature, lack of odor, and ease of care, tropical grey woodlice are favored by both beginner and experienced keepers, They move slowly and pose no threat to pets, making them ideal for observation or controlled feeding sessions,

For more on the biology and care of isopods, check out this reference by the National Park Service

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Are tropical grey woodlice safe for daily feeding?
They’re best used as a supplemental feeder, Their high calcium content is excellent for reptiles, but they should be offered as part of a varied diet,

2. Can they live in a terrarium long-term?
Yes, They’re perfect for bioactive setups, helping clean up waste, mold, and decaying material,

3. Do tropical grey woodlice smell?
No, They produce no noticeable odor and actually help reduce smells in enclosures by breaking down organic waste,

4. Will they escape from the container?
They are not climbers and move slowly, making them safe to handle and easy to control during feeding,

5. How should I store them if I’m not using them right away?
Keep them in a moist container with soil or coconut fiber, Provide vegetable matter and keep the environment humid but not soaked,