Armadillidium Vulgare Albino T-

Armadillidium vulgare Albino T- | The Ghost Pill Bug

The Armadillidium vulgare Albino T- is a striking genetic marvel. In this strain, the "T-" (Tyrosinase-negative) mutation completely blocks the production of melanin. The result? A pristine, porcelain-white to pale-cream exoskeleton paired with beautiful, ruby-red eyes. Because they are A. vulgare, they retain the classic "Pill Bug" ability to roll into a perfect, seamless white sphere that looks like a small pearl. They are hardy, active, and bring a clean, high-contrast look to any enclosure—especially when housed on dark soil or green moss. If you want a "designer" isopod that is as resilient as the common garden variety but looks like a rare laboratory gem, the Albino T- is the one.

🧬 Species Highlights

• Scientific Name: Armadillidium vulgare "Albino T-"
• Visuals: Pure snow-white to cream body with translucent, deep red/pink eyes.
• Genetics: Tyrosinase-negative (True Albinism).
• Behavior: Very active and bold; they are excellent explorers and don't hide as much as other morphs.
• Size: Medium (reaches approximately 1.5cm - 1.8cm).
• Hardiness: Very high; they maintain the legendary adaptability of the Vulgare species.

🛠️ Care & Setup

The Albino T- is incredibly versatile, making it one of the easiest "high-end" morphs to maintain.

• Humidity: 50–70%. Provide a Standard Gradient. Keep one corner damp with Sphagnum moss for molting and the rest of the enclosure dry.
• Temperature: 18–26°C (64–79°F). They thrive at room temperature.
• Ventilation: Moderate. They are very forgiving of standard enclosure setups.
• Substrate: Organic soil mix with plenty of leaf litter and decaying wood.

🥗 Diet & Nutrition

• Leaf Litter: They are voracious eaters of Oak, Maple, and Fruit-tree leaves.
• Calcium: Mandatory. To maintain their strong, pearly shells, provide constant access to cuttlebone or limestone.
• Protein: Provide a protein boost (dried shrimp or fish flakes) once a week to support rapid growth and breeding.
• Vegetables: They enjoy occasional snacks of cucumber, squash, or sweet potato.

💡 Expert Success Tip

To really appreciate the Albino T-, house them on darker substrates (like ABG mix or dark coco fiber) and use black lava rock or dark cork bark. The visual contrast between their ghostly white bodies and the dark background is incredible. They are very prolific, so expect to see "tiny white pearls" (mancae) popping up in the substrate shortly after they settle in!

📦 What You Receive

A starter culture of healthy, captive-bred Armadillidium vulgare Albino T-. We include a mix of sizes to ensure your colony is resilient and ready to begin reproducing immediately.

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