Semi-Arid Enclosure Complete Bioactive Clean-Up Crew

Name: Semi-Arid Enclosure Complete Bioactive Clean-Up Crew
Brand: I Heart Bugs
SKU: Mixed/DW/PPO
Price: 29.0 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (1 reviews)

Regular price: $29.00
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Vendor: I Heart Bugs

Low stock: 7 left

Quantity: Original Semi-Arid Clean-Up Crew Original Semi-Arid Clean-Up Crew Original Semi-Arid Clean-Up Crew Plus an Additional 15 P. pruinosus Powder Orange Original Semi-Arid Clean-Up Crew Plus 10 P. laevis Dairy Cow

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Description

This bioactive clean-up crew pack contains one culture of 20+ Trichorhina tomentosa Dwarf White isopods, 15+ P. pruinosus Orange isopods, and an 8 oz. culture of a mixture of semi-arid species of springtails on substrate. This combo pack will provide the essential microfauna for your bioactive enclosure. These are safe and appropriate for most reptiles/amphibians.

Other isopods/springtails that do well in semi-arid bioactive enclosures include Trichorhina tomentosa Dwarf White, any P. pruinosus, Lepidocyrtus cimicolus 24K, Pseudosinella violenta Bylas Ant, Seira dowlingi Silver, and Coecobrya communis Pink/Tropical. P. laevis Gray/Dairy Cow/Milkback/Orange/White also do well in tropical/humid enclosures; however, use caution when using them as a clean-up crew with small animals as they enjoy protein and there is always a chance P. laevis could injure small animals.

Please see shipping details for shipping cost information and live arrival guarantee.

Isopods will be shipped in a container of organic peat moss, sphagnum moss, and organic leaf litter. Springtails are shipped in a container of topsoil and peat moss. Both containers can be simply dumped on top of the enclosure's substrate. There is no need to "bury" them in the substrate.

A thick layer of leaf litter at all times is the key to a thriving isopod colony.

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Shipping and Live Arrival Guarantee

Live animal flat-rate USPS 2-3 Day Priority Mail shipping is $18. **USPS is having significant delays and is losing boxes** Live arrival guarantee with USPS is ONLY if your temperature is 50F to 80F.

UPS 2-Day $30. Live arrival guarantee if your temps are 45F to 80F. Any supplies ordered in addition to the live animals may ship separately.

UPS Overnight Air $60. Live arrival guarantee if your temps are 45F to 80F. **NOTE: Supplies must be purchased separately or the UPS Overnight option will not be displayed if there is any product that is not a live animal in your cart.

All shipping options include an insulated box, medical grade temperature control pack,.

We ship Monday through Wednesday only to minimize the risk of the live animals being delayed in possible harsh weather conditions over the weekend.

*For USPS, if your temperature is under 50F or above 80F, the box must be held for pick up at your local hub or post office for the live arrival guarantee. Even if you will be home to receive the package, these are live animals and they cannot survive extreme temperatures in a hot or cold delivery vehicle all day. If your temps are below 40F, it is unsafe to ship live animals, and the animals will not be shipped until the temperature is above 40F in your area. Live arrival guaranteed for the count purchased. It does not include any extras that may be sent. Please read full shipping policy.

Hold for pick up can be requested by typing HOLD in text box located near the "quantity" button or in the notes at checkout. Your order will be held for pick up at your local post office.

*Supply only orders ship USPS Ground Advantage Monday through Friday.