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Josh's Frogs Porcellio Laevis 'Dairy Cow' Isopods Live Feed Reptile Food, 10 count

Josh's Frogs Porcellio Laevis 'Dairy Cow' Isopods Live Feed Reptile Food, 10 count

By Josh's Frogs 8 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2024 75% confidence
3.7 /10
Quality
2.0
Value
2.0
Design
1.5
Function
3.5
Durability
1.0

In a Nutshell

  • High rate of isopods arriving dead.
  • Occasional positive experiences with healthy isopods.
  • Significant quality and reliability concerns.

Quick Verdict

There are significant issues with the quality and viability of the isopods upon arrival. Some customers have received all dead isopods, while others found a single live one among many dead.

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 8
Would Recommend 38%
Would Buy Again 38%
Avg Lifespan 0 days

Pet Compatibility

🐕 Dogs
Caution
🐈 Cats
Caution

Critical Warnings

critical

High mortality rate of isopods

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Lively Isopods (3)

    A few users received healthy and lively isopods.

Cons

  • High Mortality Rate (5) critical

    Many users reported receiving all dead isopods.

  • Quality Concerns (6) major

    Consistency in receiving dead isopods has been a major issue.

Quality Trend: Declining

Quality has clearly declined with a high number of dead isopods reported.

Older Reviews Said:

Negative

Newer Reviews Say:

Negative

Who Is This For?

Best For

  • Reptile owners seeking bioactive setup helpers — They find the vivariums effective if isopods are lively.

Skip If

  • Those who need reliable live feeders — High mortality rate makes it unreliable.
  • Beginners or those without a return policy — The risk of receiving dead isopods is high, which can be inconvenient.

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan 0-month lifespan

Factors: Mortality on arrival

Cleaning Methods

Machine wash
Hand wash
Spot clean

Rating Distribution

1.9
8 reviews
5★
38%
4★
0%
3★
0%
2★
13%
1★
50%
lively (1) healthy (1) beautiful (1) dead (6) disappointment (1)

Highlighted Reviews

— Lief 1 found helpful

"I love these little critters so much. There were a few deceased but this issue was quickly corrected and my little guys are thriving. "

— Eli

"I opened the container with the isopods and they were all dead. "

Bottom Line

Due to the high frequency of isopods arriving dead, it is recommended to explore other options or ensure a reliable return policy if considering this product.

3.7 /10
Below Average