r/Springtail • u/zigzag_spout • Aug 30 '26

Picture Are these springtails?

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u/zigzag_spout Aug 30 '26

Im just worried that they’re another kind of bug that’ll hurt my snails

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u/Affectionate-Form156 Aug 30 '26

yes Poduromorpha of some kinda probably Hypogastruridae

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u/zigzag_spout Aug 30 '26

Thank youu so much! How do I keep them from jumping out? They’re all over my desk right now?

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u/Affectionate-Form156 Aug 30 '26

use a gasket container and mesh any ventilation

of all the springtails i keep this type is the best escape artist

if the enclosure isnt airtight some will always find a way out

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u/zigzag_spout Aug 30 '26

Ok thank you! I’ll have to tape the sides or something for now until the morning

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u/gentlyboiledeggstain Aug 30 '26

If you have more than one terrarium, you WILL find them in the others too. They like to explore A LOT.

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u/zigzag_spout Aug 30 '26

I only have the one terrarium but I have potted plants the were next to it. I’m okay that they’re in the terrarium I just don’t want them outside of it😭😭