Armadillo officinalis ‘orange crush’

Armadillo officinalis (Orange Crush) — “Hissing Isopod” Morph

If you like your isopods bold, Orange Crush delivers. This striking morph of the hissing isopod glows with bright orange colouration, making it pop in any enclosure. And just like its wild-type relatives, it has the quirky ability to make a faint hissing or chirping sound when disturbed — one of the rare isopod species you can actually hear. They do best in slightly drier setups with good ventilation, a small humid refuge, and plenty of calcium-rich surfaces to keep that vivid shell healthy. Definitely a showpiece for keepers who love the unusual side of the hobby.

Care at a Glance:

• Temp: 20–26 °C (68–78 °F)
• Humidity: Slightly dry with a humid hide
• Diet: Leaf litter, decaying wood, veggie scraps, supplemental protein, calcium sources
• Enclosure: Well-ventilated with both dry and moist retreats

Pack includes 12+ mixed-size isopods