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My name is Ryne and I’m the founder of Springtails US. I’m 22 years old, Catholic, the father of an amazing little boy, and the fiancé of...
Ryne Pavy
Sep 27, 20254 min read


How to Make a Springtail Climbing Barrier
A frustrating aspect of keeping springtails is that many species will gather on the walls and lids of their culture containers. This...
Ryne Pavy
Apr 11, 20253 min read


Understanding When Springtails are Friends or Foes | The Comprehensive Layman's Guide
The presence of springtails can be alarming when they are found in unexpected places. You may suddenly start to see them in large numbers...
Ryne Pavy
Nov 28, 20247 min read
Up to Date Springtail Identification and Common Name Resource
This resource will be updated continuously as new species enter the hobby and new identifactions/common name changes arise. There are...
Ryne Pavy
Aug 10, 20238 min read


The Moldy Rice Misconception
Perhaps the most widespread misconception when it comes to culturing springtails has to do with moldy rice. Let's set the facts straight....
Ryne Pavy
Aug 7, 20233 min read


How to find, collect, and culture wild springtails
Springtails exist in nearly all environments and can be easy to find and collect if you have the patience for it! Where to find...
Ryne Pavy
Aug 5, 20237 min read
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