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Porcellio werneri
Porcellio werneri
Origin: Greece and nearby Mediterranean regions
₹550.00 1 piece
6 pcs (minimum) ₹3,900
Minimum order: 6 pieces per species
8 available
The Greek Shield isopod: a flat, wide, "skirted" body unlike any other species. A distinctive Mediterranean isopod for patient keepers.
- Unique flat, skirted "shield" shape
- Mediterranean species for semi-dry setups
- Slow breeder, limited availability
Porcellio werneri is known as the Greek Shield isopod for its flattened body and wide, skirt-like edges that make it look like a living shield. It comes from Greece and the surrounding Mediterranean and prefers semi-dry, well-ventilated conditions with a damp retreat. It grows and breeds slowly, so colonies take several months to build. It is slightly more demanding than beginner species, but its shape makes it a standout in any collection.
Premium collection: these are slower-breeding, collector-grade species. Cultures are limited and shipped as a mixed-age group of 6 or more, which gives you the best chance of both sexes and a breeding start. Keep them in a stable, shaded room, below 28°C.
Well-ventilated tub with nutrient-rich substrate, calcium (crushed limestone or cuttlebone) and constant leaf litter. Keep one side damp and the rest dry. Feed a varied plant-based diet with weekly protein. Avoid disturbing the culture often, and keep it in the coolest room in summer, as it prefers 25°C or below.
View Full Isopods Care GuideThe Offer
Buy a culture of 5, get 1 free. Buy a culture of 10, get 2 free. Minimum order: 5 pieces per species. Free pieces are added automatically to your order.
What You Receive
- Mixed-size culture: juveniles, sub-adults and adults, selected from our own breeding colonies
- Sexes are not guaranteed, but a group of 5+ almost always includes both males and females (Dwarf Whites are all-female and self-reproducing)
- Packed in a ventilated container with damp sphagnum moss, leaf litter and a food source for the journey
- A printed care card with the species' temperature, humidity and feeding notes
Shipping & Live-Arrival Guarantee
We ship Monday to Wednesday only, so your isopods never sit in a courier hub over the weekend. During peak summer (April to June) we may hold orders for a cooler shipping window and will message you on WhatsApp before dispatch. Every order is covered by our live-arrival guarantee: if any isopods arrive dead, send an unboxing video within 2 hours of delivery and we will replace them or refund you for those pieces.
Acclimation Tips on Arrival
- Open the box as soon as it arrives and keep it out of direct sun.
- Gently tip the moss and isopods into their enclosure; do not pick them out one by one.
- Mist one corner, offer leaf litter and a small piece of vegetable, and leave them undisturbed for 48 hours.
- Some stress losses in the first week are normal for any live shipment; a stable, lightly humid setup keeps them to a minimum.
