


Calico Fire (Porcellio scaber)
Calico Fire (Porcellio scaber) Isopods – Flame-Colored, Hardy, and Bioactive-Ready
The Calico Fire isopod is a dazzling morph of Porcellio scaber, featuring intense shades of fiery orange, deep red, warm amber, and cream splashed across each individual in bold, unpredictable patterns. This morph lives up to its name — like tiny embers crawling through your substrate, they bring warmth, energy, and stunning contrast to any enclosure.
Key Features:
🔥 Vibrant Fire-Toned Calico Patterns – With their bold mix of red, orange, yellow, and cream, no two Calico Fire isopods look alike. Each one adds a unique spark to your bioactive display.
🧹 Excellent Detritivores – These isopods are powerful members of any cleanup crew, feeding on decaying plant matter, waste, and mold to help maintain a clean and healthy habitat.
🌡️ Tough & Adaptable – Porcellio scaber is renowned for its resilience. Calico Fires do well in a range of conditions (65–80°F, 60–80% humidity) and are suitable for many types of enclosures, from tropical to temperate.
🐾 Dynamic & Active – Calico Fires are bold, active, and often visible — offering both functional value and interactive appeal. They also help aerate the substrate as they burrow and forage.
🐣 Steady Breeding Morph – These isopods breed well under proper care, establishing strong, sustainable colonies ideal for long-term use.
Perfect For:
Bioactive terrariums and vivariums (reptiles, amphibians, inverts)
Isopod collectors seeking rare, high-contrast color morphs
Keepers looking for a reliable, attractive cleanup crew
*Guaranteed few extra included FREE for your convenience and ease of starting (or adding to) your culture!
Calico Fire (Porcellio scaber) Isopods – Flame-Colored, Hardy, and Bioactive-Ready
The Calico Fire isopod is a dazzling morph of Porcellio scaber, featuring intense shades of fiery orange, deep red, warm amber, and cream splashed across each individual in bold, unpredictable patterns. This morph lives up to its name — like tiny embers crawling through your substrate, they bring warmth, energy, and stunning contrast to any enclosure.
Key Features:
🔥 Vibrant Fire-Toned Calico Patterns – With their bold mix of red, orange, yellow, and cream, no two Calico Fire isopods look alike. Each one adds a unique spark to your bioactive display.
🧹 Excellent Detritivores – These isopods are powerful members of any cleanup crew, feeding on decaying plant matter, waste, and mold to help maintain a clean and healthy habitat.
🌡️ Tough & Adaptable – Porcellio scaber is renowned for its resilience. Calico Fires do well in a range of conditions (65–80°F, 60–80% humidity) and are suitable for many types of enclosures, from tropical to temperate.
🐾 Dynamic & Active – Calico Fires are bold, active, and often visible — offering both functional value and interactive appeal. They also help aerate the substrate as they burrow and forage.
🐣 Steady Breeding Morph – These isopods breed well under proper care, establishing strong, sustainable colonies ideal for long-term use.
Perfect For:
Bioactive terrariums and vivariums (reptiles, amphibians, inverts)
Isopod collectors seeking rare, high-contrast color morphs
Keepers looking for a reliable, attractive cleanup crew
*Guaranteed few extra included FREE for your convenience and ease of starting (or adding to) your culture!