I know everybody does their best to never get mites in their collection. But when i see any animal shows that involve snakes the wild snakes they catch often times have mites and ticks on them. Im talking adult snakes that are eating well from the looks of it. My question is why are mites looked at with so much negativity when wild snakes do fine with ticks and mites. And they dont have a steady supply of weekly feedings. Dont get me wrong I hope i never see a single mite ever just wondering exactly why its so bad.