{"product_id":"snout-and-shell-springtail-calcium-clay-substrate-1-lb-for-easy-harvesting","title":"Snout and Shell Springtail Calcium Clay Substrate, 454 g for Easy Harvesting","description":"\u003cp\u003eSnout and Shell Springtail Calcium Bearing Clay is a calcium-bearing clay substrate for culturing springtails, supplied in a 1 lb (16 oz) package that supports up to six cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalcium-bearing clay substrate — provides a medium for springtail cultures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnough for up to six cultures — supports ongoing colony keeping from one package.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTap or pour to harvest — makes transferring springtails easier than using traditional charcoal substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for Tropical White, Tropical Pink, and Temperate Springtails — serves several commonly kept springtail types.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd water and mix for setup in minutes — offers a straightforward way to start a culture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpringtails are used as part of the cleanup crew in bioactive enclosures, where they feed on decaying plant matter and other waste. This substrate is made for keepers who want to culture springtails for terrariums, vivariums, and reptile or amphibian habitats, then transfer them into those environments as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do you prepare the springtail culture?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd water to the clay and mix it to prepare the culture; setup takes minutes. The substrate is intended for cultivating springtails, with the calcium-bearing clay serving as the base for the colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare the medium by adding water and mixing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the prepared substrate to cultivate springtails for habitat use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow can you harvest springtails from the clay?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpringtails can be tapped or poured out of the clay substrate for transfer. This gives keepers a direct harvesting method compared with traditional charcoal substrates, which makes moving a colony into a habitat more straightforward.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTap or pour springtails from the culture when needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransfer harvested springtails to a terrarium, vivarium, or pet habitat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich springtails and habitats is this substrate for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe substrate works with Tropical White, Tropical Pink, and Temperate Springtails. Cultured springtails can be used in terrariums and vivariums, including reptile and amphibian enclosures, where they feed on decaying plant matter and other waste as part of the cleanup crew.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor multiple springtail types and habitat setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports the use of springtails in bioactive enclosures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSnout and Shell Springtail Calcium Bearing Clay suits reptile and amphibian keepers, terrarium hobbyists, and breeders who want to maintain springtail cultures for habitat use. It is designed for culturing and harvesting springtails, rather than serving as a standalone habitat-cleaning product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalcium Bearing Clay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: How many springtail cultures can Snout and Shell Springtail Calcium Bearing Clay support?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: One 1 lb (16 oz) package of Snout and Shell Springtail Calcium Bearing Clay is enough to set up and maintain up to six cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: How do you harvest springtails from Snout and Shell Springtail Calcium Bearing Clay?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Snout and Shell Springtail Calcium Bearing Clay lets you tap or pour springtails out of the culture for transfer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Snout and Shell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67866140606855,"sku":"B0DPNMF4PG","price":35.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1108\/7619\/7255\/files\/snout-and-shell-springtail-clay-product-front.jpg?v=1793496398","url":"https:\/\/ardentpets.co.uk\/products\/snout-and-shell-springtail-calcium-clay-substrate-1-lb-for-easy-harvesting","provider":"ArdentPets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}