Strange bug found on new BP

[Danya]

Hello, I just got my new ball python from XYZReptiles. I was looking at him in his tank and somehow spotted some minor movement on his head. I decided that I can't leave this unnoticed so I got the snake out and saw a small dark gray bug crawling on his head. I don't think it's a mite because mites are usually really small. Sorry for no picture. Any help is greatly appreciated.

[Craiga 01453]

Without a picture it's hard to say. Could the bug have just been in the house somewhere and found it's way into the enclosure?

[CALM Pythons]

Would love to help but thats as hard as me asking you what kind of Motorcycle just went by my house hahahaha. Grab a Pic. Could be anything from a house type bug to a wood mite to a snake tick or mite.


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[Timelugia]

https://bugguide.net/node/view/878075/bgpage
If you remember what it looks like, you could try IDing it.

[Ax01]

no pix; must use imagination:

i think it's a super rare dwarf anery wingless mosquito.

[Sgt7212]

Would love to help but thats as hard as me asking you what kind of Motorcycle just went by my house hahahaha. Grab a Pic. Could be anything from a house type bug to a wood mite to a snake tick or mite.


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It was a 2014 Street Glide with Vance & Hines True Duals and CFR mufflers!

[Danya]

Welp, my thread has turned into a joke. Haha. Anyways, the bug was a decent size over 1 mm, so probably not a mite. I checked the snake over and didn't seem to find any problems. I will post a pic of the snake in a few days one he's not stressing too much, or if I find any other bug in the enclosure.