{"product_id":"v-natalensis-isopods-colony-of-5","title":"V. Natalensis Isopods (Colony of 5)","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"165\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"288\"\u003eHardy, local, and highly efficient — \u003cem data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"228\"\u003eVenezillo natalensis\u003c\/em\u003e is the perfect clean-up crew for any bioactive enclosure.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"452\"\u003eNative to Southern Africa, these isopods are well adapted to local conditions, making them an excellent, low-maintenance choice for beginners and breeders alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"618\"\u003eWhile more subtle in appearance compared to ornamental morphs, \u003cem data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"532\"\u003eV. natalensis\u003c\/em\u003e makes up for it with resilience, fast reproduction, and outstanding waste management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"639\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"786\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"677\"\u003eNative South African species 🇿🇦\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"711\"\u003eExtremely hardy and adaptable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"751\"\u003eFast breeding and easy to establish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"786\"\u003eExcellent for bioactive setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"812\"\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"1038\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"857\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"831\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18–28°C (very tolerant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"913\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"873\"\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate (enjoys a moisture gradient)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"971\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"930\"\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic soil with leaf litter and bark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1038\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"983\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaf litter, vegetables, calcium, occasional protein\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1163\"\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1226\"\u003eMore functional than ornamental (natural brown\/grey tones)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1268\"\u003eSpends time burrowing and under cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003eGreat for seeding larger enclosures quickly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tarantuladen.co.za","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52325545410853,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/5524\/5861\/files\/140EA8C3-406E-402D-B343-456892F97B9F.jpg?v=1778006655","url":"https:\/\/tarantuladen.co.za\/products\/v-natalensis-isopods-colony-of-5","provider":"Tarantuladen.co.za","version":"1.0","type":"link"}