Keeping and Breeding Your Own Orange Isopod Colony

If you're looking for a low-maintenance pet that adds a pop of color to a terrarium, you really can't go wrong with an orange isopod. These little guys have become a staple in the reptile and invert hobby over the last few years, and it's pretty easy to see why. They're basically the "land shrimp" of the bioactive world, scurrying around and keeping things clean while looking like tiny, vibrant embers moving through the leaf litter. ...

May 19, 2026 · 7 min · Prince Berry