Ficarro Farms · Corpus Christi, Texas
Meet the little creatures doing remarkable work.
From the pill bugs students love to observe to the red wigglers that turn scraps into compost, Ficarro Farms raises live cultures for curious classrooms, home habitats, and hands-on projects. Find a count that fits, then learn how to care for it.
Choose your next project
Live isopods
Watch pill bugs roll up, compare them with sowbugs, or begin a living habitat. Explore Armadillidium vulgare and Porcellio scaber in a range of available counts.
Red wiggler worms
Bring a worm bin to life with Eisenia fetida. Choose an available count for a first colony or an existing composting project.
Supplies and more
The living things need a place to thrive. Browse paper bedding, isopod food, and occasional additions to the farm’s catalog.
For educators and labs
Bring a living lesson into the classroom.
If your lab needs 100 pill bugs—or several hundred—let’s plan it together. Tell us the species, count, destination, and date you need them. We’ll confirm what the farm can supply before you build a lesson around the order.
A size for the project in front of you
A small habitat and a semester lab call for different counts. Check the live product pages for current options, and talk with us before arranging a larger order.
Good care starts before the box arrives
Read the existing Armadillidium vulgare care guide, explore classroom lab guides and more farm articles, and get to know the people behind Ficarro Farms. Have a question about care or choosing a count? Get in touch before ordering.
Find the right starting point
Shop current availability, or talk through a larger order before committing to a date.