# Giant Spanish isopod — care routine

Porcellio hoffmannseggi

## Before arrival

- [ ] Plan a spacious dedicated culture with ample food and refuges; do not assume suitability for every bioactive habitat.
- [ ] Wildform proposes 45 × 30 cm or larger for a small starter colony, with secure ventilation, several bark shelters and a damp refuge separated from drier ground.
- [ ] Run and record the completed habitat through daytime and overnight conditions before arrival.

## Routine checks

- [ ] Check the damp refuge, food base and enclosure security.

## Regular care and records

- [ ] Review adult/juvenile numbers, refuge availability and substrate condition.

## When to seek help

- [ ] Investigate unexplained losses through food, density, moisture and contamination rather than adding more heat or spray by default.
- [ ] Arrange appropriate professional assessment for injury, sudden decline or repeated care problems.

## Sources

- Porcellio hoffmannseggi care (Scuttle & Squeak): https://scuttleandsqueak.com/care-guides/isopods/porcellio-hoffmannseggi

Read the full care guide and the cautions for your animal: https://wildformexotics.co.uk/animals/giant-spanish-isopod/