Mites on new BP :(

[Spechal]

I actually ordered some PAM (prevent-a-mite) the other day, but it doesnt arrive for another week.
2 days after using Natural Choice I noticed the mites were all over the substrate (but not on the snake) so hopefully they didn't get to mate before dying. Still have yet to see a mite that was full of blood.

Plan on feeding today, treating this weekend and then again after PAM gets in. Stupid battle lol

Side note, everywhere I go emphasises that mites are a "rare occurance" yet in the same line will tell you how common they are from ordering reptiles online or from reptile shows.. Is this because folks fear being labled as "having mites" or is it really that rare?

My first 9 snakes had no mites; . My last one was from a box store and did have mites and I was informed by their staff shortly after I purchased him but refused to return him and opted to treat myself. I would say it’s rare, but new snakes need quarantine to be on the safe side. I have also heard of various brands of subs hate having mites and to only buy kiln dried or to freeze the bag before use. 4 from a box store we’re fine, 4 from a breeder were fine, 1 from a box store (my boa) already had mites at purchase.


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