Please read description in it's entirety! DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT, LAG ONLY ON POST OFFICE PICKUPS! PLEASE REACH OUT TO ME TO LET ME KNOW IF YOU WANT THIS OPTION RIGHT AFTER PURCHASE! ANY ITEM THAT SPENDS HOURS IN THIS HEAT ON A USPS TRUCK(not air conditioned), MAILBOX, OR PORCH WILL HAVE A HIGH RISK OF DEATH AND THAT IS OUT OF MY HANDS AND IS THE BUYER'S RISK! 

Shipping nonrefundable once scanned by usps. Buyer accepts risk. I insulate well and so far none have arrived DOA but temps will only get lower.

Temperate Springtails in clay. Mature culture, shipped usps first class. established on clay. All stages of development. Great for starting a culture or instantly putting in your terrarium! Easy to tap out without flooding like charcoal. Condition is "New" and shipped usps priority.

Please contact me within two hours of delivery with any concerns! Any refunds given will not including shipping prices. Please keep in mind when leaving a review that I cannot prevent mishandling or delays! I mark each box as live insects and to keep upright! I will tape the contianer to the bottom of the box so it isn't thrown around. I will do everything possible to get them to you alive!

Keep cultures at 50-80 degrees they can only temporarily tolerate more extreme temps. If springtails are not active upon arrival, they may have entered a hibernative state. Add some water and see if you see any movement, if after a few hours you see no movement, please contact me. Returns may be required for refund.

Springtails eat mold, rice, and sometimes squash. They thrive on mold. I personally sprinkle yeast over the charcoal and allow it to mold to feed springtails, if you see mold in your containers that is GOOD. Springtails are the cleanup crew of the insect world! I have included a vial of yeast for food!

There are no air holes as springtails should be kept in an airtight container as they need moisture and the container only needs to be opened once or twice a week.

Please research springtails for further info especially if you wish to breed them off this colony!

Thank you again, please don't hesitate to reach out and please leave positive feedback!