They're like poppy seed size versions of ticks. They suck the blood or reptiles. They can carry disease and parasites. Not to mention cause anemia if there is a large infestation on a young or small animal.
Also, I can't imagine its very comfortable for the snake.
And snakes tend to soak when infested so it can ruin sheds as well.
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