All springtails found dead?

SkittlesTheJumpingSpider

Arachnosquire
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Sep 21, 2021
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Hey everyone, last night I opened my springtail enclosure to give them air because I hadn't opened it in a day or two (their lid has no holes, to prevent pests from getting in), but I found a whole bunch of motionless springtails and a tiny little worm? In my isopod enclose, which I keep next to my springtails, I was only able to spot at least one live springtail, but I'm still pretty concerned. Does anyone have any idea what could have happened to my springtails, and will my isopods be okay?
 

AlbaArachnids92

Arachnoknight
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Jun 26, 2021
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Never mind, I just opened it and turns out they all came back to life. :rofl:

I'm still not sure what the worm was, but I'm pretty relieved.
Has happened to me too many times. I keep 2x 45ltr tubs full of premixed sub and springtails (enough that you do not need to look long to find loads). Number of times I open the tub and see no movement :eek: a good bit of air movement like blowing on them or wafting the lid over the enclosure seems to get them going again.
 
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