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i would say they could have came from introducing branches, live plants, or substrate, especially found from outside or from other reptiles that live with your reptile or birds you fed to your reptile.
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How fast can a snake get mites?
It's very rare for captive reptiles to get mites. In more than twenty-five years of keeping reptiles, I've only ever had one snake develop mites. Most reptiles that get mites - have been exposed to a wild-caught specimen OR have been kept on a substrate that had mite eggs in it.
Where do reptile mites come from and how do they get to the cage?
Reptile mites can come from the reptile its self if it is new or bad substrate that already has mite
Can ball pythons get fleas?
I don't think Ball Pythons can get fleas, but they can get mites. Mites are more like ticks than anything, and you should take it to a vet ASAP if you think your snake has them.
Why does your red tail boa has black spots all over it?
If they are pin-prick sized - it's likely they are snake mites.
Where do ear mites in dogs come from?
No. Ear mites only choose cats/dogs as their hosts. Off of the host, they will die after 12 hours.
Can you use sevendust to kill mites off of snakes?
Yes, Sevin is relatively safe to use on snakes. However, I have found the best way to get rid of mites is to place the infected snake in a covered bucket of water for a couple hours while you thoroughly clean out the cage, wash it and replace the bedding. The mites usually drown. May have to be repeated again after a few weeks if the mites return.
Does snake babies come out of there mouth or stomach?
Depends on the snake
Are ear mites?
Yes they are, and can be passed to any animals they come in contact with. sorry
Does a snake come from India?
It does
What would cause a reddish discoloration on the side of a snake's face that does not seem to be mites or infection?
If your sure it's not just part of the snakes coloring then it might be either a burn from the heat matt or perhaps your snake is rubbing on something in the Viv
What do mites do to snakes?
Mites are a serious problem and are verry small about the size of a pin head. They feed off the blood of animals. Reptiles in captivity offer a welcome breeding ground for mites if they are introduced from a outside source or the reptile already has them from the place where they are purchaced and this needs immediate attention if they are spotted. They can vurtually kill the snake from drinking all the blood out of them.
Where did the corn snake come from?
America
