Taking them outside

[BPelizabeth]

I know that I have seen lots of pictures of some of you taking your snakes outside on the grass. This might be a total goof question but here goes? Can't your snake get mites out there or tics? I would guess you could see tics but the whole mite thing scares me. Just wondering...they are such great pics and the snakes look like they are having a great time.

Thanks guys!!

[Vypyrz]

There is always the chance of picking up ticks or mites, but you should be ok if you just give them a little bath or wipe them down with a wet towel. You could also treat the enclosure with Provent-A-Mite as a precaution. There is probably a better chance of bringing mite eggs in on something you got at a pet store than there is of your snake picking them up in the few minutes of being outside...


Rob

[snakesRkewl]

I've taken hundreds of shots outside and never gotten mites or ticks doing so.
I always wash the snake off and treat the tub and aspen, allowing the bedding and tub to dry while I'm out with the snake.