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RE: Dermastid beetles
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by pictigaster1 on May 22, 2009
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My guess is the snake died and with in a couple of minutes the beetles moved in that is what they do I doubt very much they killed your snake.They do not bother liveing flesh but detect death with in seconds.
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by xvenomx on May 23, 2009
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Yeah, thats what I thought. Except the snakes were alive with a massive swelling of their sinuses,the first died on its own, the second, I euthanized,(The death of the other was not pleasant to witness) upon dissection I discovered dermastid beetle larvae in the sinus.I only wish I would have photographed the results for verification. Also,I would like to point out that in bat caves they often attack the unfortunate juvenile bats that fall to the floor.
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by jonny666 on May 24, 2009
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I don't know if it helps but i put sevendust in the bottom of all my cages. You can purchase it at any home and garden store Lowe's Home Depot etc. I've been using it for about 4 years and haven't had any problems with any infestations of any kind. I just sprinkle a little in and mix it with the bedding wait 24 hours and then put snake in and that is it. I have rattlers and have not seen any problems with eating or health. hopes it helps.
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by Cro on May 24, 2009
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Chris, you might want to read the thread posted here a couple of years ago about Sevin Dust.
http://www.venomousreptiles.org/forums/Experts/31612
Although Sevin does kill mites, it can also be harmfull to some snakes.
Best Regards
John Z
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