Springtails Pre-pack | Live Cleaner Crew for Bioactive Vivariums

Springtails are one of the most useful organisms a reptile or amphibian keeper can add to an enclosure. Tiny, hardy, and constantly working, these live microarthropods form the backbone of any functioning bioactive setup — consuming mould, waste, and decaying matter to keep the vivarium environment stable. This Springtails Pre-pack is dispatched direct from the breeder, ensuring colonies arrive in the best possible condition.

Bioactive Cleaner Crew

Springtails are the standard choice for bioactive enclosures because their size makes them almost impossible for most reptiles and larger amphibians to target deliberately — they simply get on with the job. They break down organic waste and suppress mould growth, reducing the maintenance burden on the keeper and supporting a healthier substrate ecosystem.

Live Food for Small Species

At just a few millimetres in length, springtails are also a practical live food option for very small amphibians and invertebrates, including dart frogs and mourning geckos. They offer a smaller meal than fruit flies, making them suitable where an even finer feeder is needed.

How They're Packaged

• Delivered in a ventilated plastic container with perforated sides to maximise airflow while minimising escape risk
• Base of the tub is lined with a nutrient-rich, soil-based substrate to support the colony during transit and on arrival
• The colony will typically begin hatching in transit and should be fully established within approximately one week

Keeping the Colony Going

To maintain nutritional quality and colony health, feed your springtails on a dedicated springtail diet. A thriving, well-fed colony will reproduce consistently and continue to serve as both a cleaner crew and a live food source over time.

Whether you're building out a bioactive terrarium or need a reliable feeder for micro-sized species, the Springtails Pre-pack is a practical, low-maintenance addition to any reptile or amphibian setup.