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Bioactive Supplies

Live springtails and isopods that turn a humid enclosure into a self-cleaning bioactive habitat.

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Best Overall

Live Springtails (Starter Culture)

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Live Springtails (Starter Culture)

Best for: Bioactive waste and mold control

$10–$18

Recommended for: Crested Gecko, Gargoyle Gecko, Tokay Gecko, Giant Day Gecko

Best Value

Live Isopods (Starter Culture, Assorted)

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Live Isopods (Starter Culture, Assorted)

Best for: A bioactive clean-up crew

$15–$28

Recommended for: Crested Gecko, Gargoyle Gecko, Tokay Gecko, Giant Day Gecko