How to avoid porcellio ornatus munching their babies ?

[NecroNeko]

Recently my two females spawn about 30 babies but after several days there's only one left. I think its because adults eating the babies. Does p.ornatus enjoy cannibalism? How to keep babies away from adults if I left them in the same tank? Thx!

 

[HomelandDreams]

How often do you give them protein? I know Porcellio likes more protein compared to other genus'

 

[Aquarimax]

Yes, my first thought would be to increase the protein in the adults’ diet. How is the humidity gradient in the enclosure?

 

[Trevors]

I have a good sized colony of P. ornatus. I only provide protein once a week or so. The babies will burrow so could just be hiding

 

[Hisserdude]

If they are truly being eaten, you probably need to offer protein based foods more often, dog kibble or something similar will work nicely. P.ornatus babies do burrow though, so make sure your babies aren't just hiding first

 

[Bunyan van Asten]

Porcellio ornatus are known for cannibalism. I'd suggest that you put some pre-killed P. scaber in there every now and then, because they'll eat those instead of killing live young.
Alternatively, i'd sprinkle a nicely large amount of crushed eggshells for protein instead