Isopod Culture

Red Tiger

Scientific nameNesodillo sp. “Red Tiger” Morph / hobby nameRed Tiger Care levelIntermediate
Red Tiger Laurarium colony photograph Laurarium photo
Laurarium-owned colony photography.

A distinctive red specialty culture.

Published biological information is separated below from Laurarium-specific observations and collection records.

Collection record

Culture statusNot recorded
AvailabilityNot recorded
Culture countNot recorded
ID confidenceNot recorded

Source-stock provenance

Collection origin

SourceJungle Fever
LocationHuntertown, IN
AcquiredApril 2026
Founding quantity10

This records Laurarium’s source stock/acquisition history. It is not a biological parent-pair or genetic-lineage claim.

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Published biology & practical care

Field-guide notes

Identification

Hobby-trade Nesodillo culture recognized by its contrasting red/orange patterning.

Origin / range

Hobby-trade locality/species designation; formal species identity is not treated as resolved here.

Adult size

Small-to-medium terrestrial isopod; exact adult size is retained as a husbandry-record field until confirmed from Laurarium measurements.

Appearance

Warm red to orange body patterning with darker contrasting areas.

Behavior

Mostly surface-active around cover and feeding areas when conditions are favorable.

Temperature

70–78 °F (21–26 °C) practical culture range; avoid prolonged overheating.

Humidity / moisture gradient

Maintain a clear moist-to-drier gradient with humid refuges rather than uniformly wet substrate.

Substrate

Deep organic isopod substrate with decayed hardwood, leaf litter, and moisture-holding material.

Diet

Decaying leaves and wood as staples, supplemented with vegetables and formulated invertebrate foods.

Calcium / protein

Keep calcium available; offer modest supplemental protein rather than making protein the staple.

Breeding

Maintain stable moisture, food, and cover. Avoid repeatedly disturbing brood areas.

Reproduction speed

Moderate; verify against Laurarium colony records before publishing a numeric rate.

Bioactive usefulness

Useful decomposer, but maintain a backup culture before using valuable stock as a cleanup crew.

Beginner suitability

Intermediate.

Interesting facts

“Red Tiger” is a hobby name and should not be presented as a formally described species.

Laurarium observations

Our colony notes

No Laurarium husbandry observations have been published for this culture yet.

Laurarium Colony Pulse

Current culture status

🔴 Priority

Last checked: September 19, 2026

No isopods were seen in the long bin and only about one or two were seen in the small bin.

Long🔴 PriorityNo isopods seen; an earlier escape was considered possible.
Small🔴 PriorityOnly about 1–2 isopods visible; set aside for verification.

Next-check focus: Verify whether a viable population remains and inspect enclosure security because an earlier escape was possible.