Clown Isopods For Sale UK (Armadillidium klugii 'Dubrovnik' Variant) - Showpiece
Looking for one of the most famous showpiece isopods in the hobby? The Armadillidium klugii 'Dubrovnik' — better known as the Clown Isopod — is a stunning Mediterranean species prized for its high-contrast aesthetic. Featuring three rows of vivid white spots and a striking red-skirted translucent edge, these 'Dubrovnik' locale specimens are the gold standard for keepers who want a bold, beautiful display colony.
🔍 At A Glance: A. klugii Clown Isopod Husbandry Summary:
Scientific Name: Armadillidium klugii 'Dubrovnik'
Common Names: Clown Isopods | Dubrovnik Clown Isopods
Adult Size & Lifespan: 1.6–1.8cm | 2–3 years
Breeding & Establishment Rate: Intermediate; can take a little while to settle into a new environment like most Armadillidium species, but once fully established, they become a very prolific and rewarding colony.
Ideal Climate: Temperature: 18–23°C (21–22°C for best results) | Humidity: 60–70% (60% preferred for best results). This is a temperate to semi-arid Mediterranean locale that prefers drier conditions; they do not perform well in high-humidity, tropical setups.
Physical Identification & Behaviour: Features three rows of vivid white spots and a striking red-skirted translucent edge. The 'Dubrovnik' locale presents larger, whiter markings and significantly more red across the body than other klugii variants (such as Montenegro), occasionally producing stunning red phase individuals. They exhibit natural Batesian mimicry, evolving to resemble the Mediterranean Black Widow spider to deter predators in the wild.
Enclosure Sizing Guide: Smaller starter groups of 10–20 thrive perfectly within a compact 20x15x15cm enclosure or faunarium, whereas large, expanding master colonies scale cleanly into a 40x20x20cm storage setup with a strict humidity gradient (a damp sphagnum moss hydration station covering one-third of the floor space).
Dietary Base: Dedicated detritivore essentials requiring a thick layer of organic material (hardwood leaf litter including oak, beech, and hazel, rotten hardwood, flake soil, organic waste, mushrooms, and fresh produce).
Supplemental Nutrition: A high-quality protein source supplied once a week (fish flakes, shrimp pellets, or dried mealworms) combined with a constant, separate source of calcium (crushed cuttlebone, sepia, or eggshells) for optimal health and robust exoskeleton development.
At EntoScapes, our Clown Isopods are UK captive-bred and raised on our specialist high-calcium, well-ventilated systems to ensure they arrive robust and healthy.
Explore the sections below for our biology-led guide on 'Clown' care, including their specific Mediterranean humidity requirements and their fascinating Batesian mimicry.
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