Pearlescent Springtails Care Sheet

Housing:

• Use a container with a secure lid to prevent escape.
• Provide a substrate of charcoal, soil, or a mix of both for them to thrive.
• Ensure proper ventilation while maintaining high humidity levels.

Temperature:

• They prefer a temperature range of 70-80°F (21-27°C).

Humidity:

• Maintain high humidity, ideally around 75-90%.

Feeding:

• Offer a diet of yeast, grains like uncooked rice or couscous, and vegetable scraps.
• Feed them as soon as you notice their food supply is running low.

Breeding:

• They breed readily in optimal conditions, with a moist environment being crucial for egg laying.
• A single culture can seed multiple small enclosures, given proper acclimation.