Springtails are detritivores, which are animals that feed on dead organic material, especially
plant detritus. This makes them essential in naturalistic and bioactive setups as part of the
clean-up crew.

Wood Runner springtails are an arid species that loves wood and bark, they are an ideal clean-
up crew for dry, low humidity, and arboreal environments. They will still require access to a
permanently moist area for egg laying and moisture regulation. This can be achieved by adding
sphagnum moss under a water dish or somewhere else in the enclosure.

Wood Runner springtails are cultured on soil with a moisture gradient and high ventilation.

Feed yeast, dry rice, fish flakes, or Springtails US springtail food mixes.

Wood Runner springtails ship on damp paper towel.

Max size: ~2.5mm