Armadillidium Klugii "Puding"

Armadillidium klugii "Puding" | The Caramel Clown

The Armadillidium klugii "Puding" is a stunning color morph that brings a warm, toasted palette to the famous Clown Isopod family. In this variety, the traditional jet-black body is replaced with a beautiful caramel-to-milk-chocolate brown base. This warmer tone makes the signature white dorsal spots look even creamier, while the lateral "skirt" glows with a soft, sunset orange.

Named for its "pudding-like" sweetness in color, this morph is perfect for keepers who want the active, hardy nature of the A. klugii species but prefer a more naturalistic, earthy color scheme that blends perfectly with forest floor decor.

🧬 Species Highlights

• Scientific Name: Armadillidium klugii "Puding"
• Visuals: Caramel-brown body with soft white spots and a muted orange perimeter.
• Behavior: Bold and active; they are curious explorers often seen out during the day.
• Size: Medium (reaches approximately 1.5cm - 1.8cm).
• Rarity: High – A sought-after designer morph for serious Armadillidium collectors.

🛠️ Care & Setup

The "Puding" morph follows the classic Mediterranean care requirements, favoring a drier environment with high airflow.

• Humidity: 50–60%. Maintain a strong moisture gradient. Keep a small corner of Sphagnum moss damp at all times, but ensure the rest of the enclosure stays dry.
• Temperature: 20–26°C (68–79°F).
• Ventilation: High. These isopods thrive in fresh, moving air. Good cross-ventilation is key to a healthy colony.
• Substrate: A deep, calcium-rich organic mix. They love to burrow under leaves and bark.

🥗 Diet & Nutrition

• Leaf Litter: They are avid consumers of Oak, Maple, and Magnolia leaves.
• Calcium: Essential. To maintain their warm colors and strong shells, provide constant access to cuttlebone or limestone.
• Protein: Like all Clowns, they have a high protein drive. Offer dried shrimp, fish flakes, or isopod pellets 1-2 times weekly.
• Grazing: They will spend hours grazing on the biofilm and lichen found on natural cork bark.

📦 What You Receive

A starter culture of healthy, captive-bred Armadillidium klugii "Puding." Our cultures include a mix of sizes to ensure your new colony is resilient and ready to reproduce.

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