Quote Originally Posted by JoshSloane View Post
Yep. Reptile shows are havens for mites and RIs. Definitely change clothes, wash hands, even shower before handling your collection. After learning my lesson about RIs and expos, I have become pretty paranoid. I strip down on my front porch, put clothes in a trash bag and take them straight to the wash. Also go directly to the bathroom and shower.
Thanks! I don't attend reptile shows and don't handle reptiles in pet stores. I am glad I am not exposing my baby to any risks. In that case, I might change her from paper towels to a bedding in the winter like coconut husks. My apt tends to get insanely dry. She's in a 128 gallon so it will be tricky to keep the humidity right for her.