Scientific name
Cubaris sp. « Panda King Orange »
Cubaris sp.
Other names: Cubaris sp. « Panda King Orange »
Panda King Orange is presented by keepers as an orange-and-cream variety derived from Panda King. The trade name is not a scientific species name. The notation Cubaris sp. does not specify an identified species. [1][3]
Origin
The sellers disagree: Insektenliebe gives Vietnam, Ilyas Insects Thailand and Isopods Mania Asia. The exact origin of the strain cannot be confirmed from these commercial profiles alone. [1][2][3]
- Terrestrial woodlouse
- Litter and shelters
- Colony monitoring
Overview of keepers’ practices for a commercial variety; general biological data distinguished from strain-specific information.
At a glance
An orange-and-cream variety derived from Panda King. The commercial label Cubaris sp. leaves the species unspecified. [1][3]
| STATED SIZE | Variable values Under 12 mm or approximately 15 mm depending on the seller. [1][2] |
|---|---|
| LIFESPAN | Not established No robust specific lifespan in the sources retained. |
| STATUS | Captive variety Trade name; species unspecified. [1][3] |
Adult size
Insektenliebe states under 12 mm; Isopods Mania approximately 15 mm. Measurement methods are not specified. These commercial values do not define a validated average. [1][2]
Lifespan
No lifespan specific to Panda King Orange is firmly established in the sources retained. The duration of a colony’s existence does not measure the lifespan of its individuals.
Lifestyle
Husbandry practices describe animals using organic substrate, leaf litter and bark shelters. These captive observations do not precisely document the strain’s natural environment. [3]
Housing
PREPARING THE ENCLOSURE
Leaf litter and shelters — Organic substrate, leaves, decomposed wood and bark shelters in a ventilated enclosure. [3]
A closed, ventilated container furnished with organic substrate, dead leaves, decomposed wood, moss and bark shelters. Keep most of the substrate moist and a small part drier. These sources provide no experimentally validated minimum volume. [2][3]
Care parameters
INSEKTENLIEBE
22–26 °C — Keeper’s reference point, not a demonstrated optimum. [1]
ISOPODS MANIA
20–26 °C — Another commercial recommendation. [2]
Humidity
Moist + ventilated — Most of the area moist and a small part drier, without saturating the enclosure. [2][3]
Temperature
22–26 °C at Insektenliebe and 20–26 °C at Isopods Mania. [1][2] Keepers’ reference points, not a demonstration of an optimum. Measure the temperature in the enclosure before deciding on heating.
Air humidity
75–85 % is proposed by Insektenliebe and Ilyas Insects. [1][3] Commercial advice to interpret in context: the hygrometer measures air, not directly the water contained in the substrate.
Substrate moisture
Most of the area moist and a small part drier, without saturating the entire enclosure. [2][3] Observe the shelters and actual drying; no universal proportion is imposed here.
Ventilation
Combine air circulation with moist refuges. [3] Check gaps around the lid and ventilation openings, especially for juveniles; record changes to the setup.
Feeding
A LITTER-BASED DIET
Dead leaves and decomposed wood. [3] Small plant or protein supplements and available calcium, such as cuttlebone. [2]
Understanding the name and identifying the strain
“Orange Panda King” is another wording of the trade name. Sellers use Cubaris sp. or spec.: this notation leaves the species unspecified in the trade. It does not, by itself, demonstrate that the animal represents a new species awaiting description. [1][3]
The profile therefore concerns a captive variety. Keep the original label, seller, purchase date and any mixing of groups. Orange colour alone is insufficient to identify this strain.
Preparing the substrate, leaves and shelters
Ilyas Insects describes an organic substrate with dead leaves, decomposed wood and moss, as well as bark shelters. Coconut fibre can be part of a mix, but leaves and wood remain distinct resources to document. [3]
Isopods Mania recommends a small drier part and the remainder moist. [2] Describing the depth, substrate composition and shelter arrangement in the log makes it possible to retrieve the original setup conditions.
Before arrival, check joints and openings. Mesh that retains adults is not automatically suitable for juveniles. The equipment used and its actual dimensions must be checked on the setup.
Temperature and humidity: interpreting reference points
Insektenliebe gives 22–26 °C and Isopods Mania 20–26 °C. [1][2] These ranges describe commercial recommendations. They are not presented here as survival thresholds or as an optimum demonstrated by a comparative experiment.
The 75–85 % air humidity stated by Insektenliebe and Ilyas Insects must be read alongside their substrate and ventilation advice. [1][3] Maintain moist refuges, a less-moist area and air circulation. The enclosure must not be uniformly waterlogged. [2][3]
Record the sensor’s location and note the substrate condition separately. Before adding water, observe actual drying rather than following an identical schedule for every colony.
Feeding and observing leftovers
Dead leaves and decomposed wood form the base described by Ilyas Insects. [3] Isopods Mania adds plant material, protein foods such as fish flakes or gammarids, and a calcium source such as cuttlebone. [2]
For monitoring, record what is offered, the quantity if known and the leftovers observed. Adjust small supplements to observed consumption and remove those that deteriorate. No universal ration per number of animals is inferred from the commercial profiles.
Moulting, the marsupium and first juveniles
In woodlice, the female carries the eggs and then the earliest juveniles in a ventral pouch, the marsupium. Moulting generally occurs in two parts, the rear followed by the front. These are general biological reference points, not durations measured in Panda King Orange. [4]
Keepers report that breeding is possible when conditions are stable. [1][3] The documents retained do not allow a guaranteed time to the first juveniles, an age at maturity or a number of young per brood.
Record “juveniles observed” on the date of discovery. A new observation a few days later does not prove a new birth. The total number may remain unknown.
What level of experience should be expected?
Insektenliebe and Isopods Mania present keeping as easy; Ilyas Insects instead suggests it for intermediate or experienced keepers, mentioning sensitivity to changes. [1][2][3] There is therefore no consensus to turn into an objective difficulty score.
The practical priority is knowing how to maintain moist refuges and consistent ventilation, observe the substrate and keep comparable records. This profile does not promise an easy colony in every setup.
Maintaining, dividing and retaining provenance
Record additions of water, leaves and supplements, removal of leftovers, substrate changes and observed losses. A single observation does not allow a death to be attributed to a certain cause.
When dividing a colony, record the source enclosure, date, new group’s name and number transferred only if it is actually known. Retain the descendants’ provenance and information on mixed groups. These log suggestions are editorial monitoring advice.
Frequently asked questions
Is Panda King Orange a named species? No: keepers present a variety under Cubaris sp.; the precise species name is not given. [1][3]
Is heating always necessary? The profile does not prescribe automatic heating. Measure the enclosure first and compare actual conditions with the reference points attributed to keepers.
Can colour confirm identity? Orange colour alone does not replace documented strain provenance.
Why do some fields have no figure? Lifespan, maturity and production are not sufficiently documented to provide a reliable specific value. The gaps remain explicit.
French references: Cubaris sp. « Panda King Orange »
Reference found in the following French catalogues: Isopodshop [5]; Isopods Mania [2]. Catalogue presence, including when out of stock, does not measure sales.
Isopodshop proposes 22-26 °C for keeping. This is a commercial reference point, not a demonstrated safety range. [5]
Isopods Mania gives 20-26°C. This commercial range does not demonstrate safety thresholds. [2]
Isopods Mania states 1,5cm in adulthood, without an explicit measurement method. [2]
These sellers’ figures remain separately attributed: combining them does not create a newly validated husbandry range.
Checklist
Observations to record
- Additions and leftovers
- Substrate condition
- Temperature
- Young observed
- Maintenance and transfers
The app provides individual animal records. Check which features are available for your animal in the released version.
Sources
Document-based overview; not a substitute for veterinary advice.
- Insektenliebe — Cubaris spec. « Panda King Orange » (pratique d’éleveur)
Source accessed - Cubaris sp. Panda king orange — Isopods Mania
Source accessed - Ilyas Insects — Cubaris sp. « Orange Panda King » (pratique d’éleveur)
Source accessed - Paul Richards / British Myriapod and Isopod Group — An Introduction to Woodlice (biologie générale)
Source accessed - Cubaris sp. « Panda King Orange » — Isopodshop
Source accessed