{"product_id":"hissing-isopods-armadillo-officinalis-colony-of-5","title":"Hissing Isopods - Armadillo officinalis (Colony of 5)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"523\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"259\"\u003eSay hello to the drama queens of the isopod world — Hissing Isopods!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"262\"\u003eThese fascinating little crustaceans get their name from their ability to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"381\"\u003eproduce a soft hissing or squeaking sound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhen disturbed. With chunky armored bodies and bold personalities, they’re one of the most interactive and entertaining isopods you can keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"528\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"558\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"558\"\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Appearance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"836\"\u003eHissing Isopods belong to the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"606\"\u003eArmadillidae\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efamily and originate from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"671\"\u003etropical regions of Southeast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e. They are\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"716\"\u003elarge, heavily armored isopods\u003c\/strong\u003e, often reaching\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"743\"\u003e2–3 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e. Their dark, glossy shells and strong rolling ability make them look like tiny living tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"841\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"870\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"870\"\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; Habitat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"1150\"\u003eThese isopods are\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"932\"\u003eactive, curious, and surprisingly bold\u003c\/strong\u003e. When threatened, they may roll into a ball or emit their signature\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003ehissing sound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby forcing air through their spiracles. They enjoy\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003ewarm, humid environments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith plenty of hiding spots, bark, and leaf litter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003eHissing Isopods are\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003edetritivores\u003c\/strong\u003e, feeding on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003edecaying leaves, wood, vegetables, and protein-rich foods\u003c\/strong\u003e. They need\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1352\"\u003ehigh humidity, calcium sources, and good airflow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto thrive. 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