Mites? I have some questions.

[satomi325]

No my python has no signs of any issues.. But I've avoided using really any substrate /bedding due to I hear some can create mites...I hear wood in an enclosure can create mites..due to that, I use aspen bedding. And avoid having anything like plants or wood in my tank due to that.

I'm assuming drift wood is safe? Being it's treated wood.. How about accessories made of cork?

I'm all new to this,so bare with me. I'm just going by what I have heard basically.

Thnx

Wood mites are harmless. You can bake substrate/wood in the oven to kill mites and eggs if you're really worried. But you probably don't have to sorry about it.

You can use reptile mite killer like Provent-a-mite or Nix Lice killer to treat bedding, decorations, and plants. (not the animals themselves).

Reptile mites don't pop out of nowhere. They're carried or transferred by something. Even you can carry it on yourself when you go to shows or pet stores. But reptile mites won't live long without a reptile host.

Just pretreat all new additions for mites in quarantine. And you most likely won't get mites.

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