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03-26-2008, 08:05 AM
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Ophiuchus rhea
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Re: The troublesome beasties ....
I'm giving in and am going with preventative treatment from now on
no more taking chances
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03-26-2008, 06:34 PM
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"Third shed, A Success"
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Re: The troublesome beasties ....
Orchid bark does occasionally get springtails in it. I get them every once in a while, but just change out the bark if they look thick. They havent caused any problems for me so far. Springtails are not blood suckers, they just live in organic matter like bark, so if thats what they are, I wouldnt be too worried. Here is a link, see if these look like what you have.What's That Bug? Springtails!
That site says they feed on decaying matter and molds, and thrive in moist conditions. It also says there are over 2000 different species, so yours might look a bit different than some of the others pictured. Freezing in airtight bags, or baking bedding in the oven should kill them. Also, pay attention to if they are on the snake, or just in the cage. Mites/ticks would be taking the snake as a host.
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03-29-2008, 06:52 PM
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"Third shed, A Success"
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Re: The troublesome beasties ....
Yup ... definately a mite infestation .... been doing a good job tho .... 1hour of bathing and viv gutting 4 days ago ... 3days ago strip of insecticide introduced (in a lightbulb box + removal of water dish) .... today another hour of bathing (drowned the suckas muhahahahaha) + viv gutting (found a mite graveyard in her hide = rentokill mothpaper doing it's job
 ) .... everything is nice and clean now ... tomorrow the paper's coming out until wed and then a fresh dose will be used to destroy any hatchlings  ... and, amazingly, there are no signs of any mites on the garters!!! |
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03-29-2008, 07:09 PM
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Re: The troublesome beasties ....
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03-29-2008, 07:21 PM
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The Prince of Insufficient Light.
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Re: The troublesome beasties ....
Avocado: Persea Mites: Predators of Mites—UC IPM
Okay, so it's the wrong kind of mites they attack, but it gives hope.
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