๐ŸŒฆ๏ธ Weather-aware dispatch ยท Cultures released in small batches ยท Join the waiting list
Truro ยท Cornwall ยท Est. 2026

Kernow IsopodsRare isopods, bred in Cornwall.

Cubaris, Nesodillo, Troglodillo and other specialist species, raised in small, healthy bioactive colonies. Not wholesale, not wild-caught.

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Cornish bredRaised in Truro, never wild-caught

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Weather-awareOnly shipped when it's safe

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Correctly labelledTracked by species & line

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Friendly adviceBeginners very welcome

Small breeder ยท Big care

Bred here, in Kernow

Every culture is raised in-house in Cornwall. We only list a species once its colony is thriving and breeding well, so what arrives at your door is strong and healthy.

20
Isopod species
14
Cubaris lines
100%
Captive-bred
0
Wild-caught
๐ŸŒฟBioactive raised

Rich natural substrate, leaf litter, cork bark and moss: as close to the forest floor as a tub gets.

๐ŸงฌCorrectly labelled

Every line is tracked by species and locality name, so you know exactly what you're getting.

๐Ÿ“ฆShipped with care

Insulated packaging and next-day courier, sent only when the weather is safe.

The tubs

The collection

What's breeding in the Kernow tubs right now. Most cultures are still building up. Join the waiting list to hear first when they're ready.

For reptile & terrarium keepers

The best clean-up crew money can buy

Isopods turn a terrarium into a living, self-cleaning ecosystem. They eat waste, shed skin, mould and leftover food, and keep your substrate healthy for years.

  • ๐Ÿงน Eat the mess: waste, mould and uneaten food disappear
  • ๐ŸŒฑ Healthier soil: they aerate and recycle your substrate
  • ๐ŸฆŽ Great for: geckos, frogs, tarantulas and bioactive vivs
  • ๐Ÿ’ก Our picks: Magic Potion and Cubaris murina, both hardy and fast breeding
Ask about a clean-up crew โ†’
Field notes

Cubaris care, in a nutshell

The basics we use for our own cultures.

Enclosure

A plastic tub with small ventilation holes is perfect. Cubaris like stable conditions more than space.

  • Size1.5โ€“3 L for a starter culture
  • AirflowA few small vents on the sides
  • HidesCork bark flats and caves
  • LocationSomewhere dark-ish, away from direct sun

Substrate

Deep, organic and full of food. They eat their bedding, so make it rich.

  • BaseOrganic topsoil + coco fibre
  • Mix inCrushed leaf litter and decayed hardwood
  • TopOak or beech leaves, sphagnum moss
  • Depth5โ€“8 cm

Humidity & heat

Most Cubaris want a moisture gradient: one side damp, one side drier, so they can choose.

  • TempAround 22โ€“26 ยฐC
  • HumidityHigh, with a drier end
  • MistingKeep the wet side moist, never flooded
  • WinterA small heat mat on one side helps

Food

Leaf litter and rotting wood do most of the work. Extras help colonies boom.

  • StapleLeaf litter and decayed wood, always
  • CalciumCuttlebone or crushed eggshell
  • ProteinA pinch of fish flakes or dried shrimp weekly
  • VegSmall bits of squash or carrot; remove before mouldy

๐Ÿ“ฒ Kernow Drops on WhatsApp

Coming soon: new culture releases and occasional auctions, straight to your phone. Join the waiting list and we'll send you the invite.

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First pick

Join the waiting list

Cultures are released in small batches. Waiting-list members hear before anything is posted publicly.

Pick your speciesTick the ones you're after.

We email you firstAs soon as a culture is ready, with price and shipping date.

No obligationJust reply if you'd like it.

Get first pick ๐Ÿ›

Opens your email app with everything filled in. Just hit send.

Sent to hello@kernowisopods.com ยท We only email about availability. No spam, ever.

Not for sale

Meet the rest of the crew

The family behind the tubs. Catch them on Instagram and TikTok.

๐ŸฉฐLoganPinktoe tarantula
๐Ÿ”ฅPatriciaMexican red rump
๐Ÿ‚FrancisCryptic mantis
๐ŸŒธSonnyOrchid mantis
๐ŸŒดTheresaRegal jumper ยท Bahama
๐ŸคMavisRegal jumper ยท white Bahama
๐ŸŠPolly & StevenRegal jumpers ยท Everglades
๐Ÿ’ธTax EvasionAfrican velvet spider
Questions

FAQ

When will cultures be available?

As each colony grows big enough to split without stressing it. Waiting-list members are told first, usually a few days before anything goes public.

Do you post?

Yes, within the UK by next-day courier in insulated packaging. We only ship when the weather is safe, so very hot or freezing weeks may be paused.

Can I collect locally?

Collection near Truro may be possible. Just ask when you reply.

I'm new to isopods. Where do I start?

Cubaris murina and Magic Potions are great first species: hardy and fast breeding. Check the care notes above, and ask us anything.