Murina Orange Isopod

About Murina Orange

Murina Orange is a solid orange colour form of Cubaris murina. It is hardy, breeds steadily and loves tropical warmth, making it a great first Cubaris for keepers in Kerala.

Murina Orange care guide

• Keep humidity high (70–80%) with a moist substrate and some ventilation.
• Use plenty of leaf litter, rotting hardwood and a little sphagnum moss.
• Feed protein weekly and keep cuttlebone in the box for calcium.
• They love warmth, so Kerala room temperatures suit them well. Just avoid direct sun.

At a glance

Diet

Leaf litter, rotting wood, vegetables, protein, calcium

Enclosure

2–6 L box

Behaviour

Rolls into a ball. Active at night.

Origin

Southeast Asia (captive line)