Description

Oniscus asellus “B.C. Maple”

Oniscus asellus “B.C. Maple” is a distinctive isopod morph from Canada and is known for its flat orange body and large adult size. Native to Canada, this species establishes moderately slowly in a vivarium but plays a vital role as a cleanup crew while also serving as a natural calcium-rich food source for amphibians, invertebrates, and reptiles.

Care Information

Requires moderate humidity with occasional misting; avoid overly wet conditions
Should be watered and fed twice a week
Diet includes yams, root vegetables, fish food, leaf powder, and calcium supplements such as cuttlebone
Prefers a well-ventilated enclosure with a moisture gradient: one side wet with sphagnum moss, the middle moist with leaf litter and bark, and the opposite side completely dry with leaf litter
Thrives in cooler temperatures and does best in a stable, shaded environment
Moderately slow to establish but provides long-term benefits in bioactive setups