Mites from mice..really?

I am still getting conflicting anedoctal evidence that snakes can get mites from live rats and mice. Can someone put this to rest?

You're the wizard! Haha

Mites are species specific, so if the mice/rats have rodent mites then your snakes are fine.

Having said that, rodents can be carriers (not hosts) of snake mites. Make sure you are getting your feeders from a reputable source to avoid this.

Google it and about 378 threads show up with the exact topic...

The consensus is absolutely they can. Thats why I always feed F/T for the benefit of the snake getting harmed as well as parasites/mites...

There are different kinds of mites but generally they only affect one type of animal. That's why snake mites wouldn't be a problem for humans. Generally mites you get on your snakes wouldn't even affect your lizards. Although I have been told some can be able to pass to both but it is rare to encounter them. So I really doubt mites from rodents would affect reptiles. But I am not saying it can't happen I just think it can't.

If you pick up live feeder mice from a pet shop or from a private breeder who also keeps snakes then yes, in theory you can bring home a snake mite on the feeder, or even on your own clothing. This is why I shower and wash my clothes immediately after I get home from an expo.

Thanks guys!:)