{"product_id":"spherillo-orange-soda","title":"Spherillo \"Orange Soda\" Isopod","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSpherillo \"Orange Soda\" Isopods for Sale UK\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpherillo \"Orange Soda\" stands out for colour and shape as much as behaviour. This morph is known for its bright orange to orange-soda look, its smooth rounded rolling body, and the enlarged rear end that gives it a distinctive whale-tail or manatee-like silhouette when viewed from above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the enclosure, it is often more readable than very hidden cave-style species, but it still should not be treated as an always-out display isopod. Expect the best sightings around bark edges, leaf litter, shallow hides, and covered feeding areas rather than on bare open substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat makes Orange Soda different\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright orange tones give this morph its main visual appeal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth shell and rounded conglobating form, with a noticeably unusual rear profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBehaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Often easier to spot than very secretive species, especially when the enclosure has plenty of cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObservation style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Better for keepers who enjoy checking bark, litter edges, and sheltered feeding spots than for buyers expecting constant open roaming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow they usually use the enclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike other Spherillo, these are best approached as cover-using roller isopods. Rolling when disturbed is normal. A settled colony may appear under bark, beneath leaf litter, at hide edges, or moving through shaded floor areas when conditions feel safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf they vanish completely into one damp corner, that usually suggests the rest of the enclosure is too exposed, too dry, too stale, or simply not covered enough to use confidently. More litter, more shallow cover, and a better damp-to-drier layout usually tell you more than lifting hides repeatedly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBefore you order\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare an enclosure with a reliable damp refuge, a drier but still covered side, and plenty of surface cover before the colony arrives. A heavy layer of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/leaf-litter\"\u003eleaf litter\u003c\/a\u003e should cover much of the floor, with bark or cork creating several shaded places to rest and move through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe moist area should stay damp below the surface rather than wet everywhere. A patch of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sphagnum-moss\"\u003esphagnum moss\u003c\/a\u003e can help keep that refuge stable. Add steady calcium support as well; \u003ca href=\"\/products\/limestone\"\u003elimestone\u003c\/a\u003e is a simple long-term option for roller isopods like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGood airflow matters. This morph will usually do better in a fresh enclosure with one damp refuge and usable drier ground than in a sealed, soggy tub. If you want a broader walkthrough on balancing moisture, cover, and ventilation, the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/isopod-habitat-setup-guide\"\u003eisopod habitat setup guide\u003c\/a\u003e is the best next read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding priorities\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main diet should come from the enclosure itself: leaf litter, decomposing plant matter, mature substrate, and rotting wood. Fresh foods are extras, not the base diet. If you want to strengthen the long-term food layer, adding \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rot-wood\"\u003erot wood\u003c\/a\u003e alongside litter helps create more sheltered grazing areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf added foods spoil quickly or only attract attention in one wet patch, check airflow and litter depth before offering more. For a broader feeding overview, see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/what-do-isopods-eat\"\u003ewhat do isopods eat\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho tends to enjoy this morph most\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrange Soda makes the most sense for keepers who want a colourful roller with more character than a plain brown floor species, and who enjoy noticing shape, posture, and enclosure use rather than judging everything by nonstop activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt may be less satisfying for buyers who want a species to stay out in the open all day, or for setups that are sparse, flat, and wet from end to end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIf you are comparing options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want an even more hidden contrast, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/trichorhina-tomentosa-dwarf-white\"\u003eTrichorhina tomentosa “Dwarf White”\u003c\/a\u003e is far more below-cover and substrate-focused. If you want to browse other colourful humid-leaning species, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-isopods\"\u003etropical isopods\u003c\/a\u003e collection is a sensible next step. For longer-term colony stability after purchase, the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/isopod-care-husbandry\/isopod-husbandry-guide-for-healthy-colonies\"\u003eisopod husbandry guide for healthy colonies\u003c\/a\u003e is also worth bookmarking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Isopods.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"5","offer_id":56496069673340,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"10","offer_id":56496069706108,"sku":null,"price":235.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"20","offer_id":56496069738876,"sku":null,"price":445.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/2423\/8460\/files\/Spherillo-Orange-Soda.jpg?v=1777222070","url":"https:\/\/www.isopods.co.uk\/products\/spherillo-orange-soda","provider":"Isopods.co.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}