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    BettaShawn
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    Question Can springtails occur naturally in vivarium substrate?

    I have a bunch of springtails in my vivarium soil. I first noticed when I saw maybe 7-8 of them feeding on my White's tree frog's waste (poop). Should I be concerned_considering I never added any and that they just appeared on their own, or should I consider it a blessing I guess to have an organic clean up crew?

    Sorry for posting so many questions btw.

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    arielgasca420
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    Default Re: Can springtails occur naturally in vivarium substrate?

    you have free labor working for you. springtails and white mites can be very beneficial for biodegration cleanup but I wouldnt leave any fecal matter sitting in the terarrium. if you want to get rid of the springtails or mites than put a piece of fruit in there(preferably melon rind) and wait until they swarm on it and toss away. most people would recommend leaving them in there, but for me I try to avoid infestations.

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