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Dairy Cow Isopods (Porcellio laevis) - Clean-Up Crew Culture
Dairy Cow Isopods (Porcellio laevis) - Clean-Up Crew Culture
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The #1 beginner isopod - fast breeding, bold pattern, and perfect for bioactive setups!
Dairy Cow isopods (Porcellio laevis) are one of the most popular and reliable clean-up crew species in the hobby. Their striking black and white spotted pattern makes them visually appealing, while their hardy nature and prolific breeding make them ideal for both beginners and experienced keepers.
Why Dairy Cows are perfect for your setup:
- Fast breeders - your culture will grow quickly
- Large size (up to 18mm) - easy to observe and handle
- Excellent bioactive clean-up crew - consume waste, mold, and decaying matter
- Hardy and adaptable - tolerates a wide range of humidity levels
- Bold pattern - beautiful to watch and display
- Great starter species - forgiving and easy to care for
What you'll receive: A culture of 10+ mixed-age Dairy Cow isopods (juveniles and adults)
Care level: Beginner-friendly
Size: Adults reach 15-18mm
Humidity: Moderate (50-70%)
Temperature: 65-80°F
Diet: Leaf litter, vegetables, protein sources
Perfect for mantis keepers, reptile enthusiasts, and anyone running a bioactive terrarium. These isopods will help keep your enclosure clean while providing fascinating behavior to observe!
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Care instructions
Care instructions
Most of our items are designed for easy maintenance. Care instructions are included with every product, but if you ever need additional guidance, our support team is always ready to help.
Invertebrate Care & Shipping FAQs
What is your live arrival guarantee?
Our Live Arrival Guarantee applies to Next Day Air shipping only. We carefully pack every order to ensure your pets arrive safe and healthy. If your order arrives DOA (dead on arrival), you must contact us within 1 hour of delivery and provide clear photo proof in the original packaging.
⚠️ NO REFUNDS will be issued under any circumstances.
If a valid claim is approved, we will provide a replacement (or store credit if needed, depending on availability).
We are not responsible for delays, extreme weather, or mishandling once the package is in the carrier’s possession.
What care requirements and difficulty levels do you offer?
We specialize in mantises, millipedes, isopods, roaches, leaf insects, tarantulas, and scorpions—each with varying care requirements. Every species listing includes a detailed difficulty rating (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced) and comprehensive care guides covering temperature, humidity, feeding, and housing. Beginners should start with hardy species like dubia roaches or millipedes, while experienced keepers can explore more specialized species. Our care guides are included with every order to help you succeed.
What's included with my order?
Every order includes your live invertebrate(s), a detailed species-specific care guide, and feeding recommendations. Premium orders may include starter kits with substrate, food, and basic supplies to get you started immediately. We also provide access to our online care resources just email us you can ask questions. All animals are carefully packed to minimize stress during shipping.
What is your return and refund policy for live animals?
We don't except returns since they are live animals, sorry! Email us for a different solution!