{"product_id":"springtail-chocolate-springtail-clay-substrate-media-shallow-dish","title":"Springtail Chocolate - Springtail Clay Substrate Media - Shallow Dish","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpringtail Chocolate — Clay Substrate Media for Shallow Dish Springtail Cultures (5-Count)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpgrade your springtail production with Springtail Chocolate — FrogDaddy's premium clay-based culturing media formulated for reliable moisture balance, easy harvesting, and long-term springtail colony performance. This proprietary mineral-fortified clay blend is the same media used in FrogDaddy shallow dish springtail cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy keepers love Springtail Chocolate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy harvesting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Smooth clay surface lets springtails congregate visibly on top, making feeding, monitoring, and harvesting significantly easier than charcoal or soil-based methods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStable moisture balance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Hydrates into a toothpaste-like consistency that retains moisture exceptionally well while resisting rapid breakdown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupports springtail health\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Mineral-fortified formula supports calcium availability important for springtail growth and reproduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks for most terrestrial springtails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Formulated for culturing a wide range of species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBioactive keeper favorite\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Clay-based media is widely favored for durable culturing surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e5-count dry clay mix (0.5 lbs)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirections:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 1\/2 to 3\/4 cup of water to the bag (start with 1\/2 and add slowly until you reach toothpaste consistency)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeal the zipper and agitate thoroughly — should reach a thick consistency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut the bag along the corner to make a makeshift piping bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvenly distribute clay into each of your 5 cups, spreading with a gloved hand or tool (wooden shim)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed the culture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby adding adult springtails from another culture (no eggs in the clay)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep cultures moist by spraying lightly until clay glistens (about once every 1–2 weeks based on thickness)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed springtails a small pinch of food each week\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edart frog keepers, tarantula keepers, and anyone running bioactive vivariums that need a steady cleanup crew supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis listing is for the clay bag and glove only — cups and lids are sold separately in our kit (square snap cups, not circular).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FrogDaddy","offers":[{"title":"5 Count","offer_id":53842969264447,"sku":"DRYFEDRSUPPSPRCHOC01","price":6.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Count","offer_id":53842969297215,"sku":"DRYFEDRSUPPSPRCHOC02","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 Count","offer_id":53842969329983,"sku":"DRYFEDRSUPPSPRCHOC03","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40 Count","offer_id":53842969362751,"sku":"DRYFEDRSUPPSPRCHOC04","price":37.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bulk 120 Count Clay","offer_id":53842969395519,"sku":"DRYFEDRSUPPSPRCHOC05","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/5828\/7167\/files\/FullSizeRender_8abd25b2-f2a8-4bc0-81aa-fe37932ef995.jpg?v=1782140885","url":"https:\/\/exoticsunlimitedusa.com\/products\/springtail-chocolate-springtail-clay-substrate-media-shallow-dish","provider":"Exotics Unlimited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}