springtails and red eye???

[Savannah]

Hi! was wanting to double check if springtails are ok as second feeding source for Red Eyes???

[tylototriton]

They're fine in terms of safety, but I think they're entirely too small. They're great to keep in a cage to act as a clean up crew. Springtails are used as food for freshly metamorphed dart frogs and mantellas. I really doubt any size Agalychnis would eat them. If you're looking for a culturable feeder try bean weevils. Still quite small, but bigger than fruit flies and springtails.

~Alex

[Savannah]

well we want them to help with cleaning the tank. just wanted to know really if she'd eat them if theyd cause her issues.....

[tylototriton]

In that case, no, theyre great! Maybe try some isopods too! I doubt they'll pay any attention to those little buggers.

[poison]

springtails are 100% safe i have them in all of my enclosures

[Savannah]

ok. thanku. is there a big enough fruit fly??