Lepidocyrtus cinereus "24K" Springtails

Lepidocyrtus cinereus "24K" Springtails for sale!

50+ Springtails

These little springtails are one of the best springtails for bioactive enclosures and isopod bins. They make great feeders for small animals that need small prey items. They are rather small, about 1/2 the size of temperate springtails. They reproduce well but won't run all over your isopods like some other species. If you can get a really good look at them, they are almost iridescent and have a goldish tint to them. They can tolerate a range of climates and can tolerate drier conditions as well as more humid. This is one of the most versatile springtails and we believe you will be extremely pleased with them.

If you choose clay, the springtails will be packed in a temporary, clear 2 oz flip top container that is lined with calcium springtail clay from Springtails US. This will be a sufficient container for them to live in for a short time (about a month or so) if you won’t be adding them directly to your own container or a bioactive enclosure right away.

You also have the option to upgrade to an 8oz clay master culture kit and we will ship them in that container if you choose this option. This is a great size to start your long-time master culture and is sufficient for them to live in for many months to even a year or more to come.

*The kit will come with a small sample of housemade food and a pipette to help water your culture. You will want to keep the clay moist, but not too wet. A single drop or two in your culture every couple weeks is enough.

*The clay will eventually break down and the population will grow, so you will need to either purchase some springtail clay and a larger container to make your own, or you can purchase a larger container that is already coated with clay from us. Those can be found on our "starter kits" tab.