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Source of Mites
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by Phobos on April 10, 2004
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Greetings fellow Herpers:
Now that I have my mite problem under control ( see..Arrrggghh....Mites! earlier in this forum). I am interested in hearing oppinions on how snake become infected with no "new" animals introduced into the collection in months.
I was told the substrate was the source. I use a common pet store substrate that has been cleaned and treated for snakes that need more humidity. A different one for desert snakes but treated the same way.
I was also told that mites that live on mice do not infest snakes. I will contact an entomologist collegue to check that angle out but I would like to hear the experiences of people that visit this forum.
Thanks,
Al
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RE: Source of Mites
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by stopgetinpopped on April 10, 2004
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your most likely source sounds like the local pet shop. If you go to the store and even very simply brush against a reptile cage that is infested, shake the hand of one of the employees, buy a bag of mulch that is next to a reptile exhibit etc etc. If you have a collection of reptiles you should treat any store person or friend that has reptiles of their own like the plague. we are carriers of the little buggers.
I personally never enter a reptile room after visiting a reptile store until thouroughly showering and changing clothes. Might sound paranoid but after you deal with mites a few times you will agree.
You might have to think back a couple of weeks. The 10 day or so life cycle of mites is tough to pin point. if your snake is infested when you notice them, then you can safely assume you have had them for at least 2 life cycles. Irregardless of what you choose to treat them with, you should treat all of your animals and tools etc. that you have...
All Bitis are susceptible, some more so than others. Rhinos are a favorite, and so are aussie elapids, Crotalus or any other keeled scaled snakes are rather mite free, but should still treat snakes and cages.
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