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Springtails change colors as they mature
nicoleann2214
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Great ?
Srmcclure
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That last picture looks like it has 2 prongs on its butt (I know thats not the correct terms lol! I just don't like bugs lol) is that the case? If so it almost looks like an earwig too
Most likely what Blackdog1714 said though lol. I just know earwigs like damp places and live plants too
Most likely what Blackdog1714 said though lol. I just know earwigs like damp places and live plants too
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Those could be MITES or small TICKS.
But the photo is blurry and my eyes are crap.
Ok I see the 2nd picture.
That's neither of those.
But the photo is blurry and my eyes are crap.
Ok I see the 2nd picture.
That's neither of those.
nicoleann2214
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I’m gonna try to get a better photo tomorrow. I dont know her cage is down in my basement and I have a lot of springtails but like I said I’ve just been noticing these the last couple weeks.
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SasquatchTortoise
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Look like springtails and diplura (maybe). some are just different colors
Srmcclure
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*creepy shivers* looks like an adult springtail so far
SasquatchTortoise
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This one looks shiny. It could be a micro- beetle
None of these would be harmful
nicoleann2214
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I dont know guys. I’m kinda worried I found a centipede in her cage last month and it was huge. I got rid of that real fast. Question is how is it getting in there!! . I’m gonna probably go buy all new substrate soon. I will try to get a better photo of the bugs on a white surface tomorrow.
SasquatchTortoise
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Do that if you see an arthropod like that. They have venom
Srmcclure
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I found one of those bigger black Beatles in mine once. The ones that hang out by water heaters. Bleh! I got it out and then, because I hate anything like even remotely looks like a roach, I did the cringy bug dance ? might be sneaking in the small space where we tie all the vents up for out cords...
nicoleann2214
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Omg could that centipede have had babies?
Srmcclure
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Yes they do!!! And mean as hell! Was it one with the red head? ?
SasquatchTortoise
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sorry if you are squeamish. I just thought this was neat
nicoleann2214
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UGH!!!!
nicoleann2214
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It was an orange centipede looking thing. Exactly like this one but HUGE.
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Srmcclure
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You are evil!!!!!!!!!!
I freakin threw my phone!!!! Not even joking!!!! ?
ZenHerper
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Really nice pics of springtails!
There are many kinds, they look different depending on species and age. They are weensy non-harmful arthropods, not bugs. =DD
They're super beneficial...they eat mold and detritus. If you feel you are overrun, check your cleaning/feeding routine.
Interestingly, they usually arrive via bags of substrate (because it is their food/home). Changing sub may seem to solve the problem until the newbies establish a reproductive culture.
There are many kinds, they look different depending on species and age. They are weensy non-harmful arthropods, not bugs. =DD
They're super beneficial...they eat mold and detritus. If you feel you are overrun, check your cleaning/feeding routine.
Interestingly, they usually arrive via bags of substrate (because it is their food/home). Changing sub may seem to solve the problem until the newbies establish a reproductive culture.
