The key here is that you just added live plants to her terrarium. This is probably the source of the mites, they are mites that live in the soil and feed on decaying matter in the soil. The are harmless to your MHD. If you notice them getting really thick, you'll see masses of them on a decaying leaf or floating in the water, you can use the Mite powder that is made for use with birds. It is only active dry so don't dust before misting or watering the terrerium.



Adding the plants should be a positive change for the mhd, but it is still a change and could be stressful. She should get used to it and settle back in within a week. If she is showing signs of problems after that I would have a fecal done just to make sure she isn't ill.



Marcia

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