VIVARIUM PETS

Isopods go by many names depending on where you are around the world. These miniature animals come in a variety of unique species and some hobbyists would consider many of them perfect small exotic pets. I also highly recommend stocking isopods in terrariums for their maintenance-keeping skills.

Millipedes are another small vivarium pet commonly kept in enclosures. They come in a variety of unique colors, shapes, and sizes. Having millipedes in terrariums provides an excellent opportunity to both remove organic decay as well as aerate the soil. 

Gastropods, or snails are easily the most common inhabitant found in vivariums today. This is mostly attributed to the fact that many of them hitchhike their way into many setups. Don’t rule them out though, There are several species of pet snail many would consider rare and exotic. They also do a nice job cleaning up decay and other debris.

Springtails, also known as Collembola, are good to have in all vivariums. I highly recommend keeping springtails in terrariums as they prove to be extremely beneficial for maintaining the miniature ecosystem. These animals make great critters to keep and even though they aren’t considered exotic, they are amongst the smallest pets you can possibly keep.

Jumping spiders are one of the most interesting arachnids found in many parts of the world. These tiny creatures can often be seen spinning webs, leaping vast distances, and even displaying a wide array of different colors and markings. Many hobbyists enjoy collecting and keeping jumping spiders as pets for terrariums. Not only are they fun to observe, but they also provide beneficial services by controlling populations of pests and other nuisance insects.