Quote Originally Posted by Vasiliki View Post
I have not personally had mites before, but I just want to point out that even after you think they are gone, continue with your practices until you are 110% sure.

Do not stop treatment and resume normal caging just because you don't see them. Maintain this procedure for a fair amount of time to ensure that you do get every last one.

I've heard too many stories about people stopping treatment early only to come back in a month or two with: "I have mites AGAIN! But I didn't add anything new to my collection...?!" No, that means they STILL have mites. It just took a while to become noticable in the larger quantities.

Also: Be sure to check carpet in the area your animals have been in, your clothing, immediately throw out any substrate (don't just put it in a bag and leave it in the house for any amount of time).

Pretty much treat mites like a highly contageous disease. In a way, they are. Treat it seriously. Don't cut corners. Don't rush it. If your other animals were near him, consider them 'infected' too. Don't wait until they show black spots. Switch their substrate over to paper towels.

You're pretty much in a warzone at this point. No mercy on those buggers!

Also: I don't know if you have reptile friends that come over and whatnot, or if you go and hang out at people's houses that have reptiles, but I want to point out....

Mites can hitch a ride on clothing. If you have any friends coming over with reptiles, warn them that you have mites. In fact, I'd probably ask any friends not to come over until I was in the clear for at least a month. If you go over to someone's house who has reptiles, it is a good idea to be honest with them as well.

This sounds mean, but if I caught mites in my collection because someone visited and they KNEW they had mites at their house, I would be very, very upset.

Again, not trying to be mean, but we don't want to spread these guys anymore than they already spread.
Don't worry, I know no one who owns a reptile in my area central city philadelphia. I'm surprised, because the population is so dense. Thanks everyone for all the tips!


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