Party Mix Isopods (Porcellio scaber) are a hardy and adaptable species commonly used in bioactive enclosures as part of a natural cleanup crew. These isopods help break down organic waste such as shed skin, decaying plant material, leftover food, and other organic debris, helping maintain a healthier enclosure environment.

Porcellio scaber is well known for its durability and ability to adapt to a wide range of enclosure conditions, making it a popular choice for both beginners and experienced keepers. Their activity and feeding behavior make them effective detritivores in terrariums, vivariums, and other bioactive setups.

These isopods thrive in environments with moderate to high humidity and should be provided with areas of moisture and leaf litter within the enclosure. Maintaining a humidity range of approximately 60–80% helps support healthy colony growth and reproduction.

Party Mix cultures may contain individuals displaying a variety of natural color patterns typical of the Porcellio scaber species. This mix adds visual variety while maintaining the same hardy characteristics the species is known for.

At Caliber Exotic Supply, isopods are maintained under stable conditions to support healthy and active colonies suitable for use in bioactive reptile, amphibian, and invertebrate habitats.

What to Expect

Party Mix cultures contain a variety of natural Porcellio scaber color variations and sizes.

Isopods naturally hide within substrate, moss, and bark. It is normal to only see a few individuals at first, but the culture contains multiple active isopods of mixed sizes.

Each culture contains 12+ live isopods.