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Black bugs in my blue tonge skink tank
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Black bugs in my blue tonge skink tank
I just notice these black bugs in my blue tongue skink tank. Does anyone know what they are? I also have video of them which I can send if that would help. They are crawling on a dry cat food pellet which I feed my skinks.
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Contributed by Mark on 24 September, 2020 - 2:05pm
Last updated 18 July, 2021 - 7:39pm

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… v belov, 18 July, 2021 - 7:39pm login or register to post comments

They look like springtails
… Ken Wolgemuth, 24 September, 2020 - 3:38pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks.
I thought Springtails are white... not black?
… Mark, 24 September, 2020 - 9:39pm login or register to post comments

 
See the example I provided.
They can indeed be black. They can also be brown, or blue, or yellow. They are among the most abundant creatures in the soil--but most people aren't aware of them.
… Ken Wolgemuth, 24 September, 2020 - 9:50pm login or register to post comments

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