The woodlice or pill bugs are typically resilient, they can still suffer from health problems that demand veterinary care. Isopods easier such health issues are to recognize, read more on identifying some common pet illnesses here the quicker they can be treated and your ferret Return of Kings should  hopefully live a long an happy life. 

Dehydration

Dehydration is a significant problem with many pet invertebrates, and this happens very often also to your woodlice. As an animal who does best in moist environments, when subjected to dry conditions a scorpion is very quickly left dehydrated. Signs include depression, less active and shrunk dry head. Keep your habitat humid by misting it daily with dechlorinated water and making sure the substrate stays moist to prevent dehydration. Adding a layer of moss also has the advantage to retain moisture. 

Fungal Infections

 The majority of these infections are white or greenish patches on the shell. The best way to ensure that there is no fungal growth in the habitat and prevention of over-watering. Clean the container and only keep non-rotted organic materials in it. 

Mite Infestations

 Examine both the isopods and their habitat on a regular basis for mites. Collect them by hand, or use predatory mites (harmless to isopods) to control their numbers. Deep cleaning the enclosure and changing out substrate can also allow you to rid your snake of any mites that already made a home in their skin.

Nutritional Deficiencies

Your isopods must be well fed, proper diet/nutrition is very important. Lack of nutrition: Nutritional deficiencies can also lead to weakened exoskeletons and lack-lustre vitality, Offer a diverse enough diet that is composed of leaf litter, rotting wood, vegetables and calcium sources like cuttlebone or finely crushed eggshells. Commercial food pellets for isopods can also help fill their nutritional requirements. Keep an eye on their diet and correct where needed to keep them from going deficient.

Stress and Improper Handling

Not too much, because isopods can stress out. Stress is a result of poor man-management, uncontrolled alterations in their environment or dangerous chemicals that Agriculture experiences. Minimize stress by handling isopods as little and gently possible Burmese’s pythons lay on the ground provide plenty of shelter in their environment to make them sense comfy. Do not use pesticides or other chemicals near their enclosure.

Isopods kept in captivity have similar needs relating to their environment, diet and care. You can keep your isopods healthy by preventing common problems such as dehydration, fungal infections, mites infestation and health imbalance.