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[SludgeRoach]

Hello,

I'm new here and have never owned a snake... Though I have kept many lizards and am just about ready for my first snake. Some of the lizards are; Leo's, anole, Uromastyx...

Truthfully I have always been afraid of snakes until now. I have developed an obsession and I don't even have one yet. I'm just doing my research as I have been and I am curious about mites. Its Hard to find info about them. I'm wondering if I take all precaution including a good captive breeder will my snake eventually get them? I would love to have a BP but I don't want any of his nasty mites to come with him.

Please let me know.

I am waiting for the Canadian breeders expo till I grab one.

[The Serpent Merchant]

you can get mites at any time. some people never get them ,and others seem to have terrible problems. I wouldn't let it scare you away.

Welcome to BP.net, we will be happy to answer any questions you have

[HighVoltageRoyals]

Welcome!

Not to sound weird but you sound like my boyfriend: He REALLY didn't like snakes and was scared of them then he happened to meet Isabelle and I and we have been slowly expanding *our* collection (I bought him a Spider for his b-day a couple months back and he loves him).

You landed in the best niche of the internet to learn about these awesome snakes. Here's to you getting one soon!

[Daybreaker]

Welcome,

For mites I'd pick up a can of PAM (Prevent a Mite) and pre treat your new snake's enclosure and then if you ever happen to get mites you'll already have the PAM to get rid of them. I hear mites are a pain, but I wouldn't let them scare you from getting a snake (get one CBB and from a reputable breeder and you should be fine).

[SludgeRoach]

Wow quick responses! Thanks guys!

I guess the main thing I worry about is having the mites fill my furniture and having to toss it all then purchase new stuff. I couldn't find if they just stay with the snake or breed and fill everything like bed bugs.

Either way I will be getting one, or two... Cheers!

Thanks again

[The Serpent Merchant]

They need the snake to survive so they won't take over your house or anything.

[SludgeRoach]

Perfect, that was my only concern. I can't wait to get my first balls. I may not wait for the expo as it is in September. This years hatchlings should be a perfect age by then I'm guessing though. I'll take a look at the Reptile expo this month but I hear the toronto breeder expo is a pretty awesome place to get inexpensive quality reptiles.