How to Catch an Isopod

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Prepare a container with about a one inch hole on the lid with a knife or scissor for the isopod that you capture.

   You will need a large plastic container and a lid with a 1 inch (2.5 cm) hole on top.
   
   Most plastic containers are acceptable.
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   Step 2: Prepare a habitat for the isopods ahead of time by filling the container with one to two cups of soil.

   For short periods of time, a goldfish bowl, transparent plastic box, or even a kiddie pool will do until you get it ready.
   
   If you are planning for them to be permanent pets, you will need to set up a real terrarium. ,,,,, Bring some extra dead leaves if you want them as pets , There should be isopods in the potato.
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   Step 3: After you get the container ready

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   Step 4: get a potato

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   Step 5: cut it in half and hollow both halves out with the knife until each half is one inch thick on the inside.

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   Step 6: After cutting the potato

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   Step 7: use a rubber band or two to hold the halves together and after doing this you have to cut the potato at any end by one or two inches.

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   Step 8: Go to a nearby moist log or garden with the potato and open the potato and put about two or three dead leaves in the potato.

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   Step 9: After putting the leaves in the potato

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    Step 10: close it

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    Step 11: then put it on the wet soil in the garden or wet soil next to the log.

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    Step 12: After a few days

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    Step 13: there should be isopods in the potato.

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    Step 14: Before you open the potato

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    Step 15: go home

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    Step 16: find the container

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    Step 17: put the potato in the container

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    Step 18: and open it.

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