Temperate White Springtails (Folsomia candida) – Live Springtails for Bioactive Terrariums, Vivariums, and Reptile Enclosures

Temperate White Springtails (Folsomia candida) – Live Springtails for Bioactive Terrariums, Vivariums, and Reptile Enclosures

Reliable, fast-reproducing, and easy to care for, Temperate White Springtails (Folsomia candida) are the gold standard in cleanup crews for terrariums and vivariums. Their ability to break down mold, waste, and decaying matter makes them essential for any healthy, bioactive system—whether you're raising dart frogs, reptiles, or simply growing moss.

🔍 About the Species

Folsomia candida is a white-bodied, soft-shelled springtail species widely used in both scientific research and home vivariums. It thrives in temperate to tropical conditions and quickly establishes in moist soil environments. This species is surface-active, making it an excellent mold reducer and feeder species for micro-predators like dart frogs, juvenile geckos, and spiderlings.

🌍 Native Range & Habitat

Originally discovered in temperate zones worldwide, this springtail is now cultured globally due to its environmental flexibility and strong performance in captivity. In nature, they inhabit leaf litter, compost, forest floors, and decaying wood, especially in humid, shaded areas.

🏡 Ideal for Home Use In:

• Tropical and temperate terrariums

• Bioactive reptile enclosures (geckos, skinks, etc.)

• Dart frog and amphibian habitats

• Millipede and isopod tanks

• Moss walls, paludariums, and natural plant terrariums

• Micro predator breeding setups

✅ What They’re Good For:

• Decomposing organic waste and old plant material

• Feeding on mold and fungal blooms

• Preventing waste buildup in animal tanks

• Supporting soil health and microbe balance

• Acting as micro-prey for small animals

🧪 How to Add & Care for Temperate White Springtails

To introduce to your setup:

1. Pour the culture and its substrate onto the moistest area of your enclosure.

2. Lightly mist to encourage dispersal across the tank.

3. Place near moss, leaf litter, or wood chunks for colonization.

To culture separately:

• Use a sealed or vented container with moist charcoal, clay, or soil.

• Feed with powdered yeast, mushroom flakes, or soft veggie scraps.

• Maintain temps between 65–75°F and humidity near 90–100%.

Care Tips:

• Mist 2–3 times per week to maintain even moisture.

• Avoid overfeeding—small amounts every few days work best.

• Cultures can be harvested weekly for seeding other enclosures or feeding.

Temperate White Springtails are one of the most versatile, beginner-friendly species for bioactive builds. Whether you're starting your first vivarium or managing a large breeding system, this dependable species keeps your environment clean and thriving—order your live culture today!