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Blue Springtails (Proistoma minuta)

$10.00
$10.00
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Vendor: I Heart Bugs
Low stock: 1 left

Description

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Very small prolific blue/gray colored springtail.  They do not jump, and they reproduce easily. These work best as a clean-up crew in a humid enclosure. This species had been misidentified by many, and it was being called Blue Podura.  There are Blue Podura springtails available on the market, but the species we have has been identified as Proisotoma Minuta.  This is an 8oz. culture on soil with 50+ springtails. 

**NOTE** - These springtails are very small and due to their color, they are extremely hard to see in the soil, and you may think we sent you a cup of just soil.  You will not see movement in the cup.  The easiest way to see them is to look on the side of the cup, and you may see them on through the side of the cup sitting in the soil.  Using a magnifying glass makes it easier to see them, but you still have to know that what you are looking for because they are very tiny.  Also, if you are still struggling to see them, you can feed them a sprinkle of baking yeast, and the next day you will see the yeast is gone, which will let you know they are in there.  If you want to be able to see your springtails, this is not the best choice; however, if you want a prolific workhorse springtail, this is an excellent choice.

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

Springtails will be shipped in a container of organic peat moss and organic topsoil.

Skill level:  Beginner springtail

Humidity:  Requires humid environments 

Breeding:  Fast breeder

Feeding:  We feed baking yeast

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Shipping and Live Arrival Guarantee

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Live animal flat-rate USPS 2-3 Day Priority Mail shipping is $18. Live arrival guarantee with USPS if your temperature is 45F to 80F. If your temperature is outside this range, request hold for pick up in the text box above the add to cart button by typing the word HOLD. The box will be held at the post office that services your ZIP code. All boxes held for pick up are covered by the live arrival guarantee.

If you would like to upgrade to Overnight shipping, please email us or send us a chat, and we are happy to assist you.

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. Depending on the current temperatures, shipping may occur on Saturday so the isopods/springtails travel during ideal weather conditions.

*For USPS, if your temperature is under 45F 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.

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Blue Springtails (Proistoma minuta)

$10.00

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