{"product_id":"porcellio-werneri-silverback","title":"Porcellio Werneri Silverback Isopod","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePorcellio Werneri Silverback Isopods for Sale UK\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePorcellio werneri Silverback stands out for one very specific reason: it keeps the broad, oval, very flat Greek Shield look of standard werneri, but with a much paler silver-toned back that gives the colony a cleaner, brighter collector appeal. If the shape is what draws you to this species, this variation adds a lighter-backed finish rather than just a general colour change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the enclosure, this is best approached as an active but steady Porcellio rather than a fast tropical surface runner. Once settled, they can be fairly readable around leaf litter, hide edges, and feeding spots, but they are better matched to keepers who are happy to let the colony establish properly instead of expecting instant heavy activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe visual hook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e broad, shield-like, low-profile body typical of the Greek Shield type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMain difference:\u003c\/strong\u003e a pale, white, translucent, or silver-toned back that gives a cleaner overall look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollector appeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e more about “flat shield plus silver back” than bold contrast patterning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay style:\u003c\/strong\u003e usually easier to appreciate when they are moving across cover, litter, or hide edges rather than sitting in a wet tropical setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect in the enclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species often makes good use of the surface compared with more hidden tropical genera, especially once the enclosure feels secure. Expect activity around bark, flat hides, leaf litter, and the dry-to-damp transition rather than constant clustering in one humid pocket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf the whole colony stays packed into the only damp area, that usually suggests the rest of the tub is too exposed, too stale, or too wet in the wrong way. For this type, a balanced enclosure should let them spread between sheltered drier ground and a smaller humid refuge instead of forcing them into one corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSetup that suits werneri Silverback\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePorcellio werneri Silverback is better treated as a dry-overall, well-ventilated Mediterranean-style species than a wet tropical one. Keep most of the enclosure on the drier side, provide strong airflow, and include a small moist refuge rather than damping the whole tub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA thick layer of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/leaf-litter\"\u003eleaf litter\u003c\/a\u003e should cover much of the surface so they can feed and move with cover overhead. Add flat pieces of bark or stone-like shelter so they have shaded undersides and firm hiding places. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tree-bark\"\u003etree bark\u003c\/a\u003e works well for creating low hides and edges they can sit against, while a dry-side calcium source such as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/limestone\"\u003elimestone\u003c\/a\u003e is worth keeping available long term.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe main mistake to avoid is tropical-style saturation. If the base stays wet, the substrate goes stale, or the tub smells sour, this species usually becomes harder to read. A small damp refuge is useful; a wet enclosure is not. If you want a broader refresher on airflow, moisture choice, and genus-level setup logic, the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/isopod-species-guides\/porcellio-isopods-complete-care-guide\"\u003ePorcellio care guide\u003c\/a\u003e is the best next read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core diet should still come from the enclosure itself: leaf litter, decomposing material, and mature substrate. Adding \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rot-wood\"\u003erot wood\u003c\/a\u003e helps build in longer-term grazing instead of relying on fresh foods for all visible feeding response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLike many Porcellio, this type may respond well to richer foods, but that does not mean frequent heavy feeding is the goal. Small portions are safer, especially in a setup where one damp refuge is intentionally kept smaller than the rest of the enclosure. Consistent calcium access matters more than turning every feed into a rich-protein event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho usually gets the most from this species\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a strong fit for keepers who like unusual body shape as much as colour, and who want a Porcellio that can be read on the surface without needing a wet tropical enclosure. It suits buyers who can provide airflow, dry usable ground, low hides, leaf litter, and a controlled damp patch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt may disappoint if your usual style is sealed, very humid, and heavily tropical, or if you want a colony that looks fully settled straight away. This is better approached as a steady-establishing species with a very distinctive look, not as a rush-to-breed impulse buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompare before you choose\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the flat Greek Shield shape is the main draw, browse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/porcellio-isopods\"\u003ePorcellio isopods\u003c\/a\u003e to compare body forms and care styles. If you want a more familiar visible Porcellio with a different overall look, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/porcellio-scaber-moonstone\"\u003ePorcellio scaber Moonstone\u003c\/a\u003e offers a useful contrast. You can also browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-isopods\"\u003eall isopods\u003c\/a\u003e if you are still deciding between a dry, airy setup and a more humid species style.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"isopods.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"5","offer_id":56454476267900,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"10+1","offer_id":57223355728252,"sku":null,"price":76.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"20+2","offer_id":57223355761020,"sku":null,"price":144.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/2423\/8460\/files\/Isopods-co-uk-Image-Coming-Soon.png?v=1775130623","url":"https:\/\/www.isopods.co.uk\/products\/porcellio-werneri-silverback","provider":"Isopods.co.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}