Unlock Nature's Little Custodians!
Introducing our carefully selected pack of 10 Vulgare Isopods—an eco-friendly solution to maintaining a balanced and healthy environment in your terrarium or garden. These natural decomposers efficiently break down organic matter, enhancing soil fertility and plant health.
Ideal for both avid gardeners and exotic pet enthusiasts, these little critters serve as a natural cleaning crew, promoting a sustainable and chemical-free ecosystem. Imagine these hardworking isopods quietly doing their part in your bioactive setups, subtly ensuring your plants thrive by recycling waste into nourishment—simplifying maintenance while bolstering the vitality of your green space.
Pack Details:
Comes in a pack of 10 isopods
Other Names:
These critters are also known as Pill Bugs, Slaters, Woodlice, Doodle Bugs, and Potato Bugs—names that reflect their ability to roll into a tight ball for protection or their common names in different regions.
- Pill Bugs: A common name, especially in the United States, referring to their ability to roll into a tight ball for protection.
- Slaters: More commonly used in Australia, referring to isopods in the Armadillidiidae family.
- Woodlice: A broader term for other species within the order Isopoda.
- Doodle Bugs: Another term used for the same species.
- Potato Bugs: Less frequently used but occasionally refers to pill bugs.
Why Choose Isopods?
Natural Cleaners: These little critters help recycle organic waste, improving the soil’s health and nutrient content.
Eco-friendly & Chemical-Free: They maintain a balanced, thriving ecosystem in your terrarium or garden without the need for harmful chemicals.
Hardworking & Self-Sustaining: These isopods work quietly and efficiently, ensuring your green space stays vibrant and healthy.
These are crustaceans, not insects, related to shrimp, lobsters, and other crustaceans.
They are known for their rolling ability—a defensive mechanism that allows them to roll into a ball when threatened.
Ideal for damp environments, they thrive under rocks, logs, and in gardens, and are excellent for bioactive terrariums and plant care.
Shipping & Pickup:
Shipping: Orders will be sent via express post the following Monday after your order is completed (not placed). We need time to gather the goods, so please note the shipping timing.
Delivery Note: If you choose to have your little critters posted, we cannot be liable for any delays in delivery or any unfortunate loss during transit. Our critters are packed with the utmost care, but once they’re sent, the process is out of our control. Please be aware of this before making your purchase.
Pick-up: Available at The Makers Den in Clifford Gardens. Pickup times can be selected at checkout.