Cristarmadillidium muricatum (Pineapple Spiky Isopod)
Cristarmadillidium muricatum (Pineapple Spiky Isopod)
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Add one of the most distinctive, textured isopods to your collection with Cristarmadillidium muricatum, affectionately known in the hobby as the Pineapple Spiky Isopod. Named for the raised, tubercular protrusions along their dorsal segments that resemble a pineapple's rough texture, these unique, pale-gold terrestrial crustaceans add incredible visual interest to bioactive setups and dedicated invertebrate displays.
Despite their specialized look, Pineapple Spikies are straightforward to care for once their environmental parameters are established. Reaching a compact adult size of around 8 mm, they thrive in warm room temperatures with a distinct moisture gradient and plenty of textured botanical hides like tree bark and lotus pods.
Key Highlights & Features:
- Unique Spiky Morphology: Features raised, bumpy spikes across their exoskeletons, making them look like mini-armored pineapples.
- Beginner-Friendly Care: Rated as an easy-to-keep species suitable for keepers looking to branch into textured or spiky isopods.
- Overcount Included: Every culture includes bonus specimens to ensure a strong starting group.
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USDA Permitted: Fully authorized to sell live plant pests within the continental US under PPQ 526 Permit
#526-23-298-20741(excludes AK, HI, and US territories).
Care Quick Reference:
| Parameter | Care Requirement |
| Skill Level | Easy |
| Adult Size | ~8 mm |
| Temperature | Room Temp (70°F – 80°F) |
| Moisture Gradient | 1/2 Moist, 1/2 Dry |
| Substrate Depth | 2" – 3" rich organic mix |
| Food Preference | Non-specific (decaying leaves, wood, supplementary protein/calcium) |
| Hide Preference | Tree Bark, Cork Bark, Lotus Pods |
| Reproductive Rate | Slow |
Live Arrival Guarantee (LAG) Policy:
To ensure your isopods arrive safe and healthy, Live Arrival Guarantee (LAG) coverage applies under the following strict conditions:
- Hold for Pickup Required: LAG applies only when selecting FedEx Hold for Pickup at a local FedEx Hub. Home/address delivery is not covered by LAG.
- Same-Day Pickup: Packages must be picked up from the designated FedEx hub on the day of arrival.
- Hub Selection: If no specific FedEx location is requested in your order notes, the closest official hub will be selected automatically.
- Reporting Window: Any issues or losses must be reported on the day of delivery/pickup.
- Weather Window: Ambient delivery temperatures must remain between 45°F and 90°F for LAG validity.
Shipping Options:
- FedEx 2-Day ($25): Includes LAG with Hold for Pickup.
- FedEx Priority Overnight ($40): Recommended for extreme weather; includes LAG with Hold for Pickup.
