ISOPOD COLLECTION TOUR + FEEDING & WATERING (46 TYPES)

[@codyo9593]

He said it is not necessary to watch it all so i will watch it all also first

[@leagueing8719]

I didn't even know that I needed a 1.5 hour youtube video on roly polies but here I am. Gotta get some popcorn and settle in.

[@ConwayLourdes]

Me too

[@ravenrisby]

Leagueing lol 😂 love that comment 🤟🏻

[@SIRO_GLYDER]

Isopods are closely related, I think.

[@rennleisaber3371]

@@SIRO_GLYDER i know this is forever and a half now but yeah, roly pollies are a cute nickname we give to isopods because, at least in my area, they curl up into their little balls. they're very cute and plentiful in my yard! i always love doing gardening or cleaning because there's always a hundred that scatter lol also, they have names like pillbugs and sowbugs, but that apparently refers to the variation of the isopods. the former refers to the roly pollies/isopods that can curl up into a ball (ex. armadillidium species), while the latter are the type of isopod that cannot roll up and have a flatter appearance (ex. porcellio scabers)

[@PlecsExotics3]

Same. Me too

[@spiderboi4658]

HE PUT SPECIES NAMES IN THE ABSOLUTE S A I N T

[@Reptiliatus]

spiderboi 😎 I gotchu

[@alyssacowan5050]

right! no one ever does T.T

[@Izzybelle826]

You are so gentle with the springtails. When that one jumped in your leg I didn’t think you’d be able to get them back in, they’re so tiny. Amazing job!

[@elirane85]

A year ago, before I got my first isopods, I would think your'e insane. But now, after seeing my own personal collection growing into 11 different species, You are my idol :)

[@PvtColtyWolty]

Truly inspired, I’ve loved isopods since I was kid ripping bark off the trees to see them scurry away haha. Gotta get some of these, truly some gems in ur collection. Those zebras WOW

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you so much! Really glad you enjoyed the video!

[@FeliciaKiwi]

This is inspiring. I have salty isopods (I'm a reefer), but my son sparked my interest in terrestrial isopods recently. We're going to practice with some guys from the yard before trying some other species. I can see this becoming a full blown addiction and taking up space in my fish room...

[@TerrySonnenkind]

same here! 😁.. but without a son

[@tobythetobias7139]

They sound tasty

[@pascal590]

Got saltwater isopods in my reef too! Know how yours got in?? Mine suddenly appeared one day- before I had even added corals!

[@FeliciaKiwi]

@@pascal590 lots of reef isopods are good guys. Munnid isopods and most sphaeromatids are algae grazers. They're good food for your fish, too. They are ubiquitous and can hitchhike on anything wet you put in your tank. Live rock, algae, frags, even a snail or hermit crab.

[@pascal590]

Reef Felicia yes they’re munnids and I love them :) very entertaining

[@aidam.zamorac.4224]

Hi! I have a short story to tell you. I became interested in invertebrates a couple of years ago and started by having spiders as pets. One day I found a woodlouse spider and started feeding her with isopods from my garden. I looked for care videos of this spider on KZbin, but instead found your firsts videos about your isopod collection. Now, few months later I have like ten enclosures of isopods that I have found only in my backyard. I don’t offer the spider my isopods anymore... 😉 I really enjoyed your video, although I had to watch in parts.

[@ShrekOnCrack420]

i am an isopod keeper too and spiders are my favourite animals, and all i can say is that its how nature goes

[@mogatronkel]

Love this!!.. to us a gentle spray, to them a full blown storm 😂😂😂 brilliant video xo

[@Trenee281]

SmileyKel26 😂🤣😂

[@Reptiliatus]

Hahah so true! Thank you for watching!

[@BlackMamba-xn2jr]

Wow I came here to the comments section just to write the same thing...

[@Lroselovely88]

Thanks for this great video!!! My kids were so freaked out when I pulled earthworms, baby centipedes & isopods out from under a cut log in our yard yesterday here in the Pacific Northwest. As soon as they saw they were harmless and pretty cute crawling around on my fingers they got much less scared, happy to show them examples of isopods besides the grey ones that live here in Western Washington. 🏞️

[@SlightlyVenomous]

these isopod videos are like therapy to me 🙌 nothing better than relaxing after a long day of work watching some cute little bugs get dinner 💕

[@Reptiliatus]

I’m so glad! Thanks for watching!

[@cats4114]

It was so lovely to see how gentle you were with that springtail. I got my isopods for a bio active build but now i don't want to risk them getting eaten. Soooo they are my pets now:) Thank you for the care videos they help a lot

[@PlecsExotics3]

Never thought I'd be watching a 1 hour video about isopods, but because I like isopods, here I am. And at 19:22 , I love how you're so gentle with that springtail! This is an amazing channel!

[@Reptiliatus]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@samueltonnesson691]

59:28 “exceptional specimens” haha you sound like an evil scientist

[@Reptiliatus]

😎🧪🌡

[@iddybiddyladybugleeza909]

Hi my name is Leeza & I’m addicted to collecting isopods & you are my hero I believe I only have 9 cultures of isopods & I love them 🥰 I ordered from Roly Poly Ranch & my favorite reptile store Dairy cow 🐮 moooooo

[@JacobFra]

You deserve more subscribers bro. Good vid as always

[@ZeEbstar]

I watched the whole thing while working and it was a really nice and chill time with isopods. Thanks for making the video and for all of the time stamps in the description! Your dedication is appreciated!

[@Reptiliatus]

I’m so happy you enjoyed the video! Thanks for your viewership, kind words and support! 🙏🏼

[@kimtheurer4202]

I love your videos. Please make more and make them often. I'm sharing them onto my group Hobby Insect and Education and we love the care you provide for your insects, the close-ups and the care you show for them. Thank you.

[@rachelsreptiles230]

I'm living for this entire video, I just started getting into isopods. The zebras and rubber duckies are my favorites

[@lewpaul6310]

I like how they all get a four-course meal :)

[@carolcrompton6138]

As they say....you are what you eat!!!👍

[@Honeyflowerss]

The full video was worth the watch

[@Reptiliatus]

Honeyflowerss thanks so much! I’m genuinely so pleased you liked it!

[@Qtchicky12345678]

Thanks so much for taking the time to record this for us! I love seeing the different ones out there and making a wishlist of the ones I wanna get. I'm sorry that some of your cultures crashed or that you're struggling with them. It's really sad when that happens so I wish you luck! I know you'll find something that works for them so just hang in there! I like looking are sale listings for that species since they tend to have little tidbits on their care so I just look at as many as I can and try stuff out.

[@Reptiliatus]

Andi Burton my pleasure! Thanks so much for watching!

[@SaffronDallimore]

You’re adorable with these bugs. 😊 How you say hi and speak to them, so cute. 😊❤️🥰 I can tell they’re like your little babies to you.

[@Reptiliatus]

Saffron Dallimore thanks for watching and thanks for the love! ☺️

[@SaffronDallimore]

Reptiliatus You’re very welcome. Thank you for uploading and replying! 😊

[@schleopard]

Best isopod video on youtube in my eyes, great job. Love those bumpy bois at the end and just the overall variety

[@cloudeedragon103]

It was your "Nooooooo" that made me subscribe. I felt that deep in my soul.

[@Niko-of5tl]

I SAW A SNAIL IN THE YELLOW PANDA ISOPOD WHEN YOU LIFTED UP THE WOOD!

[@TerrySonnenkind]

me too

[@Charlie-tw3ef]

Mee four

[@gummusamongus5061]

Me five

[@gilleslaurin8574]

Just watched all the video in one shot while unpacking some tarantulas with Amanda and Martin at the tarantula Canada store. Keep up the good work on those videos.😁

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you so much!

[@carolwhitsitt5317]

Found some isopods in my graden yesterday, wanted to keep them, I found this and now I know how Thanks a lot for this!

[@Reptiliatus]

My pleasure!

[@carinajarske5534]

WOW, so many little Beautys ❤ I need more isopods 😅 thanks for showing us your enclosures with these cute guys

[@friendlyguy3867]

I've watched this vid five times now cause I love ISOPODS!!!

[@gummusamongus5061]

Watching this cuz I need more isopod for my vivarium! They are so cute! :)

[@infamoushiphop7943]

Watching ur vids is so nostalgic for me, i remember watching your carnivorous plant and how to grow spaghnum moss vids back in the day, feels good to see how much you've grown:)

[@Reptiliatus]

That's incredibly touching! Thank you so much for your continued support and viewership! Haha, a lot has changed since then! :)

[@picklpeep6469]

Thank you so much for this. This really helps me fall asleep no joke, your voice is so nice!! 💕 never stop creating :)

[@Reptiliatus]

Haha that’s awesome! Thanks for listening!

[@HecticXXViper]

Watched it all... I found a few new favorites (recently got into the hobby collecting!) I’m very keen on getting some scabers in the future

[@CricketsMa]

Oh wow! Fabulous collection! Thanks for the tour!!

[@taleandclawrock2606]

Stunning, wonderful collection. Settling in to watch , learn and be inspired.

[@maxcantrell4493]

"porcellio really seem to like their protein." yeah no kidding! Mine have eaten cooked chicken before!

[@Reptiliatus]

Mine will decimate dried minnows overnight

[@benstr620]

Im not sure the species but in a classroom tank with scorpions and local isopods our isopods outweighed the scorpions at some point and decided to start eating the smaller scorpions alive. We found them half hollowed out and couldnt figure out what was happening. Luckily the biggest survived.

[@TerrySonnenkind]

I love your video! It is so satisfying to watch and not too long! 😁 It is the first video on your channel which I see.. hope you have some more long vids.... 💛

[@Reptiliatus]

Terry Sonnenkind thanks so much! Really appreciate it! ☺️🙏🏼

[@Reptiliatus]

Terry Sonnenkind I do have more actually! Check my isopods playlist :)

[@mightymouse1111]

Bravo, this is what I've been looking for. Great overview of many species.

[@Reptiliatus]

Thanks very much! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@stampinturtles]

So cute! I just found some in my yard and want to propagate them. I remember in my childhood I saw roly polys that seemed to have letters on their backs. Like the alphabet. I always thought that was neat.

[@bile897]

Hello, going to be getting a setup and start collecting this amazing ISO’s. Thanks for showing!

[@ceecraft1362]

"So how many pets do you have?" Oh just a few hundred thousand

[@zolva]

i watched every second of this and loved it, thank you for sharing

[@Reptiliatus]

So happy to hear that!

[@전툴라]

번역이 정확하게 되서 보기 편하네요! 당신의 발음은 매우 정확한 너의 공벌레들은 정말 멋지다!!

[@speckledjim_]

Love your collection bud, fascinating stuff

[@tracybowling97]

Isopods are more interesting than I originally assumed. I used to love rollie-pollies when I was young!

[@nostalgicdreamer2014]

I love these videos, isopods are cool and actually look cute up close! I want to stop being fearful of them:(

[@TheSeptemberRose]

Cooool! I have some "Powder Blues" but I want to get some of the Armadillidium species.......the Montenegro are pretty! Maybe I should look for some of those! Rubber Duckies are on my wish list, but they're expensive.

[@insertnamehere8099]

I am keeping 2 in a jar, no clue about the species but I found them by Lake Huron, canada. They are just grey, they don’t dig and they don’t curl into balls

[@THEWILDMARTIN]

OMG... This video will make my whole day!!! Hurray!! Thank you for this!!

[@Firebakes]

Wow this is an awesome video!! I watched through the whole video, however my favorite is still the Dairy Cows. You should try keeping porcellio scaber dalmations and armadilldium “ cookies and cream” 🥰

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you so much Maybe down the road! I have quite a few isopods as is haha

[@TerrySonnenkind]

aren't they the same? I thought so ...

[@petitpecheur6230]

hello dayyan thank you for this sharing I love your new isopods.

[@ghosted_anarchist]

I recently started keeping isopods bc i find them super cute and interesting and well they are all from my garden cuz I got no money, and there are not a lot really, but they seem all really happy and I can say I've seen as much as at least 3 species : )

[@ghosted_anarchist]

Update!: I've been looking into identifying the isopods i got and so far the most i have are (probably) porcellio scaber or something similar :) I also found one im positive is a cubaris murina (little sea) and its the cutest little guy ever, but I've only seen one. I'm considering buying more of those cuz i dont want it to be alone

[@ichschwoersosehr]

@@ghosted_anarchist How are your Isopods?

[@ghosted_anarchist]

@@ichschwoersosehr Happy and a lot : )

[@rolypolyresearchproject1074]

Wow, its great to have a chance to see so many kinds of isopods in one video! I added it to the Isopod Fanclub playlist on the Roly Poly Research Project channel.

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you so much!

[@fancydeer]

this feller has big BDG energy and I am here for it.

[@Marco-xh6nr]

Hello, can you tell me which Isopod prefer dry enviroments?

[@thembofriendsimp]

All isopods need moisture because they are crustaceans In general Armadillidium species need less moisture than others

[@Niko-of5tl]

Do you actually use them for anything like vivariums and stuff? Or just pets 😋

[@Reptiliatus]

mostly pets! :)

[@arsonsnail]

it’s always cool to have that little pop of color in a tropical reptile enclosure, but make sure you have lots and lots of hiding spots and leaf litter so they don’t get eaten immediately :D

[@Sharkteethfossildiscoveries]

Awesome collection how often do you feed them and check moisture ?

[@wanz8429]

I start to learn about isopods and how to keep as pets. I'm thinking about buying some species, but luckily i live in Malaysia where their some interesting species like white tiger isopod. I will try to catch some wild isopods and start breeding them. Your new subscriber. Sorry for my bad english.

[@andrewtogold6348]

thank you so much this was a very chill video

[@honzak.359]

Today a bring home basic porcellio echinatus from local expo, give them piece of zukiny and in seconds they start eating. ...and i have problem.. big one... I absolutely fall in love whit them!❤😂

[@JustMe-dd5ou]

I have the orange they are so friendly also. Compared to my others they are much better with contact than some.

[@samandria]

What a sweet, gentle man

[@TheyCallMeAni34]

I got the Costa Rican purple in with my crestie, glad I know I got a great species to co hab with since they like it more damp

[@zalo48826]

I watched the whole video from the beginning to the end 😂 great video 😂

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you! 😊🙏🏼

[@castrepts3464]

I... MADE IT! Great video. And glad you didn't just part it out. All information in one video. All I have are dwarf whites lol.

[@KT-ck3hl]

Great video! Watching the whole thing. Love your enthusiasm and how you baby talk to your isopods lol. Have you tried adding limestone and bat guano for the duckies?

[@Airjew666]

Thumbs up just for the key in the description 😁😎 super huge time saver. Still ended up watching the whole thing LOO

[@Reptiliatus]

Appreciate that so much! Thanks for watching!

[@michaelross5674]

What's a good species for bearded dragon bioactive enclosure??? I have some from outside around house and they are booming they are just normal grey ones but they are doing really good I keep cause when I put in my crested gecko's enclosure she always eats them so have to always add more lol

[@arsonsnail]

hi there! i know i’m a couple years too late but if you’re still having trouble with that try the white dwarf isopods!!

[@carolcrompton6138]

For different sized small plastic food formers...check out the 99 cent or dollar stores!....they sell as many as 1 to 6 small square containers for the gel food and also cut pieces of veggies you like to feed...you would think that they came from an Office Max store or something. They snap closed tight....good luck!!

[@kodavulpedrius6712]

Great stuff! What is the largest species?

[@oliviamacleod5995]

im so happy i thought i was the only one obsessed with isopods 😅

[@jordanfstop]

at 57:30 - did you ever determine if they were scaber orange dalmations? I have a brand new (to me) colony and these look the same. The original owner said they were powder blue crosses, but after putting them in Discord the consensus is they're orange dalmations. If so, what kind of luck, if any, did you have crossing them with others? Thank you! brand new to the hobby here.

[@crittersofearth9914]

I love your mass of Woodlouse Isopods , so sweet, I never realised you could get to many species, I might try to get some , I .ort to do a video like yours with my stickinsects, Phasmida, snakes and my fish, I have eight ponds but most are small with bull heads, stickleback, stone loach etc, I have koi too, With my spiny sticks, I have lots of woodlice , the British species, the big ones I’ve always called mummy Woodlouse, I love your orange ones

[@rileytherandom]

how do you get so many types that aren't widely sold? i'm in aus and i tried searching for where to buy but there's literally nothing

[@thepolemic5970]

In the UK, the common name for the local species of isopods is "Wood Lice" (possibly the US as well?) But they're so commonplace that they've resulted in a plethora of regional common names. In Wiltshire (South-West England) they're called variously "Chucky Pigs" and a host of other names.

[@spookyblush-speedruns]

'porcellio scaber orange' was missing. a second look at porcellio haasi light happened instead?

[@alexr700]

Hello, i have a question. Where do you buy your isopods ? Thanks

[@Dead_Ringer]

You should see the ones we get down by the seaside, they are upto 2 inches long

[@Reptiliatus]

I know it’s crazy! We had them back in Vancouver too! Big and green!

[@mehalla451]

Very nice collection

[@hakureishrine]

Which spray bottle do you use? Seems very efficient.

[@Reptiliatus]

it's just something from a Dollar store haha! Thanks for watching!

[@Joeszoo]

Do the sweet potatoes need to be cooked or can they be served raw? Thabk you

[@Tanj2560]

You should make a fast care video to each species, just about 5 min

[@lavenderbrinkworth6347]

Have you tried more cross ventilation in any of your enclosures

[@exoticsandaquatics4381]

Awesome collection

[@MotoDanDan]

Hey! Was wondering for Porcellio Werneri how moist is the enclosure? Some say they like a more dry environment with ventilation while yours seems to have a more moist environment WITH a lot of ventilation. Any tips? Also have you used high calcium cricket diet as a staple before?

[@rodneynewcomb8818]

Would Armadillidium maculatum / Zebras make a good isopod for a tarantula enclosure?

[@dzikrirahmat2416]

do you have a video explaining about isopod's place...?

[@jodieauthelet8615]

Absolutely awesome. I bought Porcellio laevis dairy cows and the Porcellio laevis whites and only found out from your video I basically bought the same isopods twice lol. But the whites are doing better than the dairy cows lol. Any advice on what to get for a burrowing humidity liking amphibians? I have barred tiger salamanders and since the dairy cows are protein driven I am kind of worried about them biting at my Sals when they are buried for a long time

[@Reptiliatus]

Wonderful! I don't recommend keeping anything larger than dwarf whites or N. cristatus with amphibians. P. scaber and P. laevis are very aggressive and capable of attacking them.

[@garymcintyre1498]

Do you think I'm not going to watch over a hour of isopods , oh yes I am ,! Thanks dion

[@Reptiliatus]

Gary Mcintyre my pleasure! Thanks for watching!

[@guerratiburon]

What type of environment tank would you recommend to expansus in?

[@PabloEmanuel96]

I didn't even know you could raise isopods! Where do you get them? How do you know what to feed them? Is there an isopod growing community?

[@JeremydePrisco]

I've seen a number of videos like this where people use containers with holes drilled along the top edge for ventilation. I've also seen most people recommend springtails as companions for the isopods, but since the springtails are so much smaller, isn't there a large risk of them escaping from the ventilation holes in these setups?

[@Anthony-eg7pw]

Can I put them in a glass terrarium? Or would you recommend plastic tubs, also anyone have a good reliable site to purchase isopods?

[@garymcintyre1498]

Where are you in the world I might be able to put you in contact with breeders, and you can use glass or plastic tubs , I use both so it works ,,

[@Anthony-eg7pw]

Gary Mcintyre - I’m in Ohio

[@Anthony-eg7pw]

Gary Mcintyre I’ve seen some online breeders but always nervous to ship them , and it kind of sucks to pay the Shipping not to sound cheap .

[@garymcintyre1498]

@@Anthony-eg7pw contact rus from aquarimax, or wally from supreme gecko, or dion on this channel, there about the best I know over your way , as I'm in scotland so I to struggle to buy them , why I'm breeding them myself now ,or vivariums in the mist , isopod lady ( kat ) she's good also , you have alot you can choose from , I wish you luck ,

[@Anthony-eg7pw]

Gary Mcintyre I appreciate the help and tips! Thanks for getting back to me

[@stevenmcevoy6630]

Thanks, I enjoyed the entire video. I'm new to the isopods. I have a collection of High Expression Hawaiian Mourning Gecko I picked up in Hawaii 4 yrs. ago. Now I'm in need of some Springtails and Isopods. Do you have any available? How much? And as I saw throughout your video enough that will survive because I am still learning. I was thinking of Springtails, Porcellio laevis "Dairy Cow because they seem to thrive. What about the Porcellio Expansus (White), Porcellio laevis (Orange), survival rate. Plus how are your Rubber ducky isopods doing?

[@voiceactorRU]

Hey. What camera are you using? Really good quality. Thx 😊

[@JaumeAgost]

I loved this video, is there any chance of an update video? It woud be much appreciated. Keep up the good work :)

[@pdv3526]

Def. enjoyed the video!

[@Reptiliatus]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@ethanm4306]

I went outside to go get some isopods but then a dang wasp flew into my moms house and I ran to my room and now am hiding out. lol

[@taleandclawrock2606]

Hey, wasps will leave you alone, just dont disturb them or their nests, slow movements and they will usually fly away. Dont let unecessary fear restrict your life! A bear or wolf maybe reason for hiding indoors,but not a wasp. 💚 You can attract isopods by putting some carrot pieces on damp ground in shady area, with a piece of bark or old pot or such over the top, with some little gaps for entry. Check it after a few days, or a week, scoop up carrots and surrounding soil into a round container with sides at least a few inches depth. Then you can sit in good light, with magnifying glass or zokm camera on smart phone, and check out what little creatures live in your garden. You can scoop out little isopods individually with a spoon to transfer to your preprepared enclosure. Enjoy😍

[@BenTegu]

Do you have any issues with escapees through holes in your bins? Especially with babies

[@Reptiliatus]

Not really. I try to keep ventilation in the lid and high up on the sides of the bins if I drilled holes into them for cross ventilation. Thank you for watching!