Armadillo officinalis (Hissing isopod)
No, that's not a typo you see- the genus of this species is, indeed, Armadillo. These are a larger, cautious species of isopod that remains curled tightly long after danger has passed. When groups of them are disturbed, they have also been recorded subtlety hissing in protest.
Officinalis are often known as "the hissing isopod" due to rubbing their legs in a circular motion on the inside of their shells while curled up, which produces a rattling sound.
Officinalis do well in temperate and semi-arid environments. They are not recommended for tropical due to issues molting in high humidity. They enjoy eating many soft bodied plants.
No, that's not a typo you see- the genus of this species is, indeed, Armadillo. These are a larger, cautious species of isopod that remains curled tightly long after danger has passed. When groups of them are disturbed, they have also been recorded subtlety hissing in protest.
Officinalis are often known as "the hissing isopod" due to rubbing their legs in a circular motion on the inside of their shells while curled up, which produces a rattling sound.
Officinalis do well in temperate and semi-arid environments. They are not recommended for tropical due to issues molting in high humidity. They enjoy eating many soft bodied plants.
No, that's not a typo you see- the genus of this species is, indeed, Armadillo. These are a larger, cautious species of isopod that remains curled tightly long after danger has passed. When groups of them are disturbed, they have also been recorded subtlety hissing in protest.
Officinalis are often known as "the hissing isopod" due to rubbing their legs in a circular motion on the inside of their shells while curled up, which produces a rattling sound.
Officinalis do well in temperate and semi-arid environments. They are not recommended for tropical due to issues molting in high humidity. They enjoy eating many soft bodied plants.
