Ant Woodlouse — Fact Sheet
Platyarthrus hoffmannseggii · Ant Woodlouse
📋 At a glance
| Adult size | 0.4-0.5 cm |
| Lifespan | |
| Subspecies | No captive-care subspecies split |
| Origin | See the full care guide for distribution details. |
| Activity | Nocturnal |
| Difficulty | Expert |
| Legal | CITES: not listed; EU: not listed; local rules still apply |
🏠 Enclosure
- Use the enclosure dimensions, heating, humidity, and safety values from the structured care profile and full care guide.
🌡️ Temperature
- Basking spot:
- Warm zone:
- Cool zone:
- Night:
🪳 Feeding
- Feed according to the prey type and schedule in the structured care profile; remove uneaten prey promptly.
🩺 Health — warning signs
- Watch for appetite loss, abnormal posture, injury, breathing issues, failed shedding or molting, and sustained weight loss.