Rambutanura sp. “Thai Red Spiky”

Technical Sheet – Rambutanura sp. “Thai Red Spiky”

Scientific name: Rambutanura sp. “Thai Red Spiky”
Common name: Thai Red Spiky springtail
Group: Collembola (springtails)
Origin: Thailand
Size: Approximately 1–2 mm
Coloration: Intense red with a slightly spiky appearance
Care level: Easy – medium

🌿 Key Features

Rambutanura sp. “Thai Red Spiky” is an exotic springtail highly valued in bioactive terrarium setups due to its intense red coloration and distinctive texture.
It thrives in humid microhabitats and displays relatively slow movement, making it easier to observe.

Ideal for microfauna communities in closed and tropical environments.

🏡 Terrarium Use

A highly effective member of the clean-up crew in bioactive systems.

Contributes to:

• Organic matter decomposition
• Natural control of fungi and mold
• Reduction of surface biofilm
• Maintenance of microbial balance in the substrate

Perfect for:

• Tropical terrariums
• Paludariums
• Established or maturing bioactive setups

💧 Care Parameters

Ideal temperature: 20–26 °C
Humidity: High (70–90%)

Recommended substrate:

• Coconut fiber
• Sphagnum moss
• Organic-rich, decomposing substrates

Ventilation: Moderate, avoiding substrate drying while preventing excessive condensation

🍽️ Feeding

They primarily feed on microorganisms present in moist substrates, including:

• Natural fungi and molds
• Bacterial biofilm
• Decomposing organic matter
• Yeasts and associated microorganisms
• Slime molds such as Physarum polycephalum and similar organisms, which form part of the substrate’s micro-ecosystem and may be consumed opportunistically

In well-established setups, no complex supplementation is required.

Optional supplementation:

• Dry yeast
• Well-decomposed plant matter

📈 Reproduction

They reproduce quickly under optimal humidity, temperature, and microbial conditions.
Eggs are laid directly in the moist substrate, allowing colonies to establish rapidly.

⚠️ Recommendations

• Maintain consistently high humidity
• Avoid substrate drying
• Do not expose to extreme temperatures
• Performs best in established or well-cycled systems
• Requires active micro-life in the substrate for stability

⭐ Benefits

• Excellent biological control of fungi
• Highly effective in tropical bioactive setups
• Active in humid micro-ecosystems
• Striking red coloration
• Compatible with reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates
• Helps maintain overall terrarium balance