What a booger...

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Originally Posted by Rustysdragons

His father was a 22 lb satin meat rabbit

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:shock:

I haven't been online in a few days, but here's an update on my skittish BP.
I handled him a few days ago. Taking him out of the cage, he was pretty tense and balled up, but he did relax and try to get lost in the sofa cushions. I mainly took him out to check for any ticks; I gave him a good soak shortly after, and found nothing floating around in there. I have used the Zoo-med tick spray; I used it two days ago and will re-treat with it tomorrow, since it says to repeat treatment every three days. It's made of natural ingredients, so I figured I'd give it a shot along with soakings.
This "big baby" BP is probably going to be skittish forever, but I can deal with it. I really didn't adopt him to be a lap-snake; that's what Goblin is for!

Sounds like good progress! You'll have to keep an eye out for a while for hatchling ticks, but getting rid of the adults is the most immediate need.

Grr, there are a few more. Last night I saw them. But it was the third day since I last sprayed, so I resprayed and resoaked everyone. Still saw no ticks in the soaking water, though there were tiny ones in the bci's water bowls. I never knew how horribly ... horrible ticks could be. And to top it off, I have strep throat!

So sorry to hear that, Ginevive! I haven't had to deal with ticks or mites on my reptiles, but I remember when I was a kid, we got a really bad flea infestation from the dogs. Just when you thought you were rid of them, all the eggs hatched and you started all over again!

Even if you find a product that claims to kill the eggs, you should just count on missing some of those microscopic boogers when you treat. Some will hatch. Just keep treating and treating. Maybe do some research on the life-cycle of these guys. Eventually you'll kill off all the living before they get a chance to lay more eggs. A little research could help you know how close you are to achieving that goal.

I sure hope you get to feeling better soon. Strep sucks!

Keep on trying never give up. I think that it is really a wonderful thing that you are doing. I wish you the best of luck with this rescue.