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Ligia occidentalis 'western sea-roach'
MBullock

Ligia occidentalis 'western sea-roach'

semiaquatic members of oniscidea (woodlice) that have an unusual way of breathing air- Their rear pleopods function like a wick-system, they absorb the water, then expel the excess, which is how they rid themselves of excess Co2.

Very intelligent, gregarious and alert. they can jump well.
Have you been successful in breeding these?

Thanks for sharing,

Arthroverts
Yes, they multiply like crazy. You just need a vertical slab for them and a reservoir of marine water (though i suspect 50/50 brackish works too) Just as fast as terrestrial woodlice
 
You are the first person I know to crack the Ligia code, my hat is off to you. I'm guessing the slab is for molting?

Thanks,

Arthroverts
 
You are the first person I know to crack the Ligia code, my hat is off to you. I'm guessing the slab is for molting?

Thanks,

Arthroverts
they're pretty easy- you can keep them like you would hermit crabs- dry with a reservoir to dunk in.
 
Maybe for you, ha ha! Then again, most people that I've seen try have done so with freshwater species.

Thanks,

Arthroverts
 
Sorry, I just confused these with freshwater species that I am not remembering the name of at the moment...regardless, still impressive to see someone successful with these!

Thanks,

Arthroverts
 

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