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One email when they're back. No spam.Ember Bee isopods (Ardentiella sp., formerly Merulanella sp.) are one of the most striking premium isopods in the US hobby. Originally from Vietnam, these collector grade isopods stand out with their bold gradient coloration, jet black plates fading into vivid red, orange, and yellow. Unlike most isopods that hide in the substrate, Ember Bees are unusually active and outgoing, often climbing and displaying themselves in the open. They are one of the largest Ardentiella species kept in captivity, making them a true display centerpiece.
All Ember Bee isopods for sale at Creature Cache are captive bred and ship with a 100% live arrival guarantee.
Read our full care guide here: Ember Bee Isopod Care Guide
We ship FedEx Priority Overnight, Monday to Wednesday, at a flat $39.99. Orders of $300 or more ship free. Orders placed Thursday to Sunday ship the following Monday, and every order is packed the morning it ships. Above 85°F or below 45°F, orders ship to a FedEx location for pickup. Full shipping details
Send a photo within 2 hours of delivery and we'll send a replacement or give you 110% store credit. It applies between 45°F and 85°F, when the package is received at delivery at the correct address, with no refusal, reroute, or carrier delay.
Our care guide covers enclosure, humidity, temperature, diet, and breeding. Read the Ember Bee Isopod care guide
Yes. Every animal we sell is captive bred, and every order includes an overcount.
The seller was very responsive, generously accommodated for a mistake I made when ordering and shipped very promptly. The pods arrived looking stellar: packed very securely, very active, and an assortment of ages/sizes but none very small. After a few hours they all settled in to forage and “chill”. I couldn’t be more pleased!
