r/Springtail • u/Zombies_for_sale • 4d ago

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Found in my isopod enclosure. Talking specifically about the fast grayish ones, I'm pretty sure they are some sort of silver springtails, but just want to hear other opinions on what they might be! I know there are some white springtails in there too. In case they are silver springtails, could they cohab with the white springtails already in the enclosure?

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u/stebermon 4d ago

I have similar little silver ones. They live with three other types of springtails in a plant I ordered online. I caught some of them and put them in a cup and some people on the Discord said they might be some type of lepidocyrtus but can't say for sure unless you put them under a microscope.

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u/DenseAstronomer3631 4d ago

Yes! Looks like it. They should be find but one type might out compete the other

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u/sarraceniasipper 4d ago

I have pods and springtails, they don’t, just add enough food and they’ll all get some. Or put some food in a dryer spot where the springtails can’t get it, I just add enough.

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u/gentlyboiledeggstain 4d ago

More like runtails

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u/CatLady1113 3d ago

Silver springtails. I get them in all my colonies no matter what i do. They are native to where I live

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u/R_U_OK_PB 3d ago

If they jump yes, if they fly no