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Care Definitions

General

Category Specific

This page contains the expanded explanations of the care sheet criteria for each category. It also contains the icons that associated with each type that are used in Creature Care Cards

(the business sized version of the care guides, along with much more!)

Click on the photo below for more information and how to acquire them!

Example of Creature Care Cards book that holds business card sized caresheets.

**Creature Care Cards and associated icons are created and designed by Seri Dukart. Forests of Asgard is only responsible for the care guides associated with the species on this site for the purpose of collaboration.**

- General -

Scientific Name

Reflects the current, most accurate scientific name of each species. Contains the common name in parentheses for sorting purposes and to identify unconfirmed species. Incorrect or former names/classifications will be listed separately.

Common Name

Most accurate common name listed first, followed by any alternate names that have noted.

Morphs/Locales

Contains any morphs that have been successfully isolated. May note whether isolation is in progress or if any genetics regarding the morph (Such as T+ vs T- Albino or Leucistisc) are known.

Environment Type

This criteria describes the animal's ideal environment, though most species are tolerable to slight variability.

Dry: These climate zones are so dry because moisture is rapidly evaporated from the air and there is very little precipitation.
Temperate: In this zone, there are typically warm and humid summers with thunderstorms and mild winters.
Continental: These regions have warm to cool summers and very cold winters. In the winter, this zone can experience snowstorms, strong winds, and very cold temperatures
Tropical: In this hot and humid zone, the average temperatures are greater than 64°F (18°C) year-round and there is more than 59 inches of precipitation each year.
Polar: In the polar climate zones, it’s extremely cold. Even in summer, the temperatures here never go higher than 50°F (10°C)!

For more information, visit our blog post about the Köppen Climate Classification

Approximate Moist Fraction

1/4 = 1/4 tub damp, 3/4 tub dry

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Roaming Type

This criteria describes the animal's primary environmental niche.

Fossorial: Primarily occupies the deep layers of substrate.......................................................................
Semi-Fossorial: Primary occupies the surface layers of their environment..........................................
Terrestrial: Occupies most or all of the areas of their environment........................................................
Semi-Arboreal: Primarily occupies the lower levels of brushes and the surface layers....................
Arboreal: Primarily occupies the upper levels of trees and brush...........................................................
Semi-Aquatic: Primarily occupies areas with bodies of water..................................................................
Aquatic: Occupies only areas within bodies of water.................................................................................

Substrate Depth

This criteria describes the animal's minimum depth of substrate, though additional amount will be appreciated if space allows.

Shallow 1-2”+
Typical 2-3”+
Deep 3-4”+
Very Deep 4-6”+

Temperature Preference (°F)

This criteria describes the animal's ideal temperature for thriving and max production, though some variability can be allowed.

Cooler 65-72
Room Temp 65-80
Warmer 70-80

Reproductive Rate

This criteria describes the species route of reproduction as well as how fast their reproductive rate is known to be. This criteria can also include brood/litter size as well as their breeding season, if known.

Viviparous: Live birth
Ovoviviparous: Hatches from eggs while within the parent.
Oviparous: Hatches from eggs

Slow
Moderate
Fast

Size Label and Approximate Adult Size

This criteria describes the approximate adult size and places each species in a size category.

Isopods

Small (<1cm)
Medium (1.1cm - 2cm)
Large (2.1cm - 3cm)
XL (>3.1cm)

Springtails

Small (<1mm)
Medium (1.1mm - 2mm)
Large (2.1mm - 3mm)
XL (>3.1mm)

Temperament

This criteria describes the average temperament of each species within a category, which can affect their use as clean-up crew, pets, and display animals.

Shy: Always hiding
Timid: Out but spooks easy
Active: Constantly moving
Passive: Doesn't spook
Bold: Will interact for food

Skill Level

This criteria describes the average skill level needed for each species. This can be affected by the research done by keepers as well as their prior knowledge.

Easy
Intermediate
Hard

Critical Information

This criteria describes additional information that is vital to successfully keeping each species.

Isopods - Keep away from other tubs, territorial, needs extra ventilation, sensitive to temperature changes, stacked hides, larger tubs, etc
Springtails - Keep away from other tubs, Needs extra ventilation, sensitive to temp changes, larger tubs, etc

Scientific Identification

This criteria describes additional information that is vital to successfully keeping each species.

Confident: Most accurate identification, unlikely to change
Tentative: May be changed with further research
Unconfirmed: Has not been examined at all or enough to tentatively identify

Origin

This criteria describes the origin of each species if it is known.

Successful Captive Culture Availability

This criteria describes additional information that is vital to successfully keeping each species.

Captive: Captive bred specimens beyond the third and fourth generation commercially available. Breeding information known.
In Progress: Keepers have been working on finalizing breeding techniques. Captive bred specimens not commercially available but have been noted in first and second generations.
Wild Caught: Majority of specimens are imported. Keepers may be in initial stages of discovering breeding techniques or have yet to successfully culture first generation captive bred specimens. Risks are associated with the viability of this category.

Availability and Average Price

This criteria dictates where each species is known to be commercially available as well as their average price. Some prices may vary based on morphs, location, vendor, and other variables.

Formerly Known As and Incorrect Names

This criteria contains previous classifications for each species as well as incorrect classifications that the species has been sold under.

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Food Preference

All diets should be balanced according to species. This criteria dictates either food necessities - such as requiring protein twice weekly - or food preferences - such as carrots or snake shed - considerations in addition to their balanced diet.

Isopod Examples - Non-Specific; Fresh Veggies, Extra Calcium, Protein 2x Weekly, Fresh Substrate

Hide Preference

All species can benefit from a variety of hide options. This criteria dictates if some species are noted to have a particular affinity towards one type.

Isopod Examples - Non-Specific; Tree Bark, Cork Bark, Egg Crate, Limestone, Live Moss

Springtail Examples - Non-Specific; Cork, Charcoal, Leaf Litter, Bark, Limestone, Moss

Clean-Up Crew Suitability

This criteria describes how beneficial a species might be within bioactive, naturalistic, and terrarium set ups.

Proven
Potential
Pet Only

Culture Medium

This criteria describes the different culture mediums each species does well on. This criteria is in order of which mediums are preferred by the species, as well as the ease of collection.

Soil
Clay
Charcoal

Ventilation

This criteria describes the ventilation requirements for springtails. See the FAQ why this criteria does not apply for isopods.

Low
Moderate
High