Of course we all expect mites to be abundant this time of season. But I found it to be shocking myself to see the gray ticks on boas. Ive never seen theese before myself, and they are very small in comparison to the black ticks (could just be baby blacks Im no tick expert).

From what I gather ticks are a far deal trickier then mites. While somewhat easier in theory to get rid of, the long term effects may be far more dangerous. If the ticks head is left in place when its removed you can have big problems. Plus ticks are none to produce very devestating effects in humans (lyme disease off the top of my head) so I could imagine in reptiles they are also very dangerous.

Ive also been told of someone seein a bcc in Raliegh with the same ticks. When asked about the snake, my friend was informed it was a very fresh import. This snake in question was from Texas, while the bci came out of Florida. As such I am very suspicious this is soon going to be a much farther spread problem.

So yes as always follow proper quarintine, but while your at it be on the look out for ticks.

Mickey Hinkle
The Lizard King Reptiles

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