Aspen sani chips mites?

I know that there is a risk of getting mites from cypress mulch, but is there a possibility of getting mites from aspen sani chips? This is from the Harlan company.

Risk of getting mites from Cypress ???

Where did you hear that

snakebytes and people on forum.

Never heard of a snake getting mites from Cypress

I'm pretty sure mites can come in any substrate. Only takes one pregger female to hitch a ride in yur substrate...

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Reptile mites live on reptiles, not substrate.

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Originally Posted by Rob

Reptile mites live on reptiles, not substrate.

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This is true but they are mobile and can hitch a ride on almost anything, including substrates.

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Originally Posted by John1982

This is true but they are mobile and can hitch a ride on almost anything, including substrates.

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Exactly, on anything. Your more likely to have some jump on you at a reptile expo then have them come in on your packaged substrate. I don't think substrate should get half the blame it does for carrying mites.

I use sani-chips. No mites ever.

Like everyone said, certain types of substrate do not inherently harbor mites. Mites can certainly appear as a result of infested substrate, but they don't just materialize in it.

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Originally Posted by Rob

Exactly, on anything. Your more likely to have some jump on you at a reptile expo then have them come in on your packaged substrate. I don't think substrate should get half the blame it does for carrying mites.

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Buying your substrate at a reptile store or PETCO can also bring mites with it. You can get them on yourself from attending a show or even going into a PETCO or petsmart and touching things in the reptile area. That's why I always carry hand Sanitizer and after a show my clothes go straight into the wash and I'm into the shower. I hate the little buggers...

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