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adamanteus · 04-10-2007, 11:52 AM

As far as I'm aware there is no fool-proof way of preventing mites. Obviously precautions can be taken with existing pets, when introducing new animals etc. (quarantine). Personally, I wouldn't treat your new snake for mites until you know it has them.

04-10-2007, 11:52 AM	#10 (permalink)
adamanteus Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cheshire. (Near Manchester). Posts: 8,040 Country:	Re: More about mites. As far as I'm aware there is no fool-proof way of preventing mites. Obviously precautions can be taken with existing pets, when introducing new animals etc. (quarantine). Personally, I wouldn't treat your new snake for mites until you know it has them. __________________ James. Last edited by adamanteus : 04-10-2007 at 12:12 PM.