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Red Springtails (Neanuridae) â Rare Non-Jumping Clean-Up Crew
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Red Springtails (Neanuridae) â Rare Non-Jumping Clean-Up Crew
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đż Unlock Natureâs Brightest Bioactive Helpers!
Add a vivid splash of colour and balance to your terrarium with our rare Red Springtails (Neanuridae family) slow-moving, non-jumping decomposers that bring both beauty and function to your ecosystem.
These striking orange-red micro-cleaners are among the rarest springtails available in Australia, making them a premium choice for collectors, plant enthusiasts, and bioactive terrarium keepers alike.
Perfect for enclosed tropical terrariums or isopod habitats, Red Springtails play a crucial role in maintaining a healthy, self-sustaining ecosystem by breaking down mould, decaying leaves, and waste before problems arise.
đ About the Species
Red Springtails are part of the Neanuridae family . A group of non-jumping, visually striking decomposers native to temperate and tropical regions of Australia.
Their bright red-orange colour and slow movements make them a standout addition to any terrarium or vivarium.
In nature, they thrive in moist leaf litter and rotting wood, recycling organic matter into vital nutrients. Inside your setup, theyâre a low-maintenance, high-impact solution for keeping your miniature ecosystem clean, balanced, and mould-free.
â ïž Important Note:
We cannot be liable for postal delays or loss during transit. Each order is packed with care, but once shipped, handling conditions are outside our control.
đ« Restrictions: Not available in TAS, WA, or NT due to biosecurity regulations.
đ Shipping & Pickup
- đŠ Express Shipping: Sent the Monday after your order is completed (not placed)
- đ Local Delivery: Available from $10.00, depending on your location
- đ Pickup: Available from our pop-up locations â check our website for where weâre popping up next
đĄïž Care Snapshot
- Temperature: 18â25°C (ideal indoor room temp)
- Humidity: High â mist regularly or keep in enclosed terrarium
- Substrate: Moist sphagnum moss, coco peat, or leaf litter
- Lighting: Indirect light â avoid direct sun
- Feeding: Lightly sprinkle fish flakes or yeast every 1â2 weeks
These tropical springtails prefer humid, shaded environments and reproduce steadily once established. Perfect for long-term maintenance of healthy terrariums or vivariums.
đŸ Pack Details
- Pack Size: 10â15 Red Springtails (mixed ages & sizes)
- Species: Neanuridae (Red Springtails)
- Bonus: Some cultures may include white springtails â a natural, beneficial mix!
- Feed: Fish flakes, brewerâs yeast, or decaying plant matter
- Size: Tiny! Usually less than 0.5cm â look closely or zoom in with your camera
đȘŽ Why Youâll Love Them
- đ„ Rare red-orange colouration â a stunning visual contrast in any setup
- đą Non-jumping & easy to observe â ideal for display terrariums
- đ± Bioactive balance â naturally controls mould and decomposes organic waste
- đŠ Isopod-friendly â coexists peacefully with tropical species
- đ§ Thrives in warm, moist environments â perfect for closed habitats
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