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HAS ANYONE SEEN THESE RED SPOTS BEFORE?

Unfortunately I can't see them very well in that picture but if they are partially embedded under the scales as that one on the knee of the front left leg seems to be them I would say they are mites!

DO you think they look like mite bites? Or mites under the sclaes

Better picture of spots. Not sure if cricket bites or mites.

soak the dragon - if the red spots wash off...its mites.
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1.1 Bearded Dragons
2.2 Leopard Geckos
1.0 Uromastyx (Mali)
1.1 Corn snakes
0.1 Mexican Black Kingsnake
1.0 Bairds Ratsnake
1.0 Rosy Boa
1.1 Green Anoles
1.1 House Geckos
0.0.2 Flying Geckos
0.0.1 Red Eye Tree Frog

Already soaked her. red spots did not come off. Looks like bites.

Im not sure what they are then....time to go to the vet
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1.1 Bearded Dragons
2.2 Leopard Geckos
1.0 Uromastyx (Mali)
1.1 Corn snakes
0.1 Mexican Black Kingsnake
1.0 Bairds Ratsnake
1.0 Rosy Boa
1.1 Green Anoles
1.1 House Geckos
0.0.2 Flying Geckos
0.0.1 Red Eye Tree Frog

>>Better picture of spots. Not sure if cricket bites or mites.
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Those are red iguana mites. The only treatment I am aware of that is successful is either ivermectin injectable or Frontline spray. The same frontline you put on your dog comes in a spray and works on reptile mites. One application, no more mites.
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AMAZON REPTILE CENTER

it looks like mite bites and mites just underneath the scales...soaking should drown the mites and some will fall off..if none do after a 10 minute soak with her back mostly under water (dont' drawn her, make sure there is something in the water she can rest her front on to keep her head out of the water) You will find little reddish things floating in the water after awhile or that come off if you dry her off in a white or light colored towel, kind fo let her squirm in the towel (careful of her nails as you don't want them to get caught in the towel) If you see live or dead bugs in the towel, definitely mites.

If still no sign of any mites, then could be something else wrong, and a vet inspection definitely in order.

For treating mites, Provent a Mite or Black Knight II (BKII) is your beset option.

Remove all substrate and toss it, remove all wooden things in cage and wash and disinfect in bleach solution, same with all other cage furniture and the cage itself (if possible. if its a wooden cage thats sealed just washing with cloth will be fine, if not sealed, may end up having to treat longer as mite's like to lay eggs in cracks, especially if humid.

After all the cage is cleaned and aired out, use just paper towel substrate, spray cage as per directions on the bottle. Let dry, put in basic needs for the dragon. Repeat in a month and again a month later...typically after 2-3 treatments...mites be gone for good. If you have other bearded dragons may have to treat their cages too, even if you don't see any sign of mites...just to ensure none manage to take refuge on another dragon and start the cycle again in a few months.
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PHLdyPayne

None of the stuff below need be followed with one application of frontline spray. The treatment stays in the skin for 30 days. Any mite or egg in the enclosure is killed upon first meal. Done deal. Mites gone, no disruption to the environment!

FWIW some stores offer this as a "flea dip" type treatment.

>>it looks like mite bites and mites just underneath the scales...soaking should drown the mites and some will fall off..if none do after a 10 minute soak with her back mostly under water (dont' drawn her, make sure there is something in the water she can rest her front on to keep her head out of the water) You will find little reddish things floating in the water after awhile or that come off if you dry her off in a white or light colored towel, kind fo let her squirm in the towel (careful of her nails as you don't want them to get caught in the towel) If you see live or dead bugs in the towel, definitely mites.
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>>If still no sign of any mites, then could be something else wrong, and a vet inspection definitely in order.
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>>For treating mites, Provent a Mite or Black Knight II (BKII) is your beset option.
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>>Remove all substrate and toss it, remove all wooden things in cage and wash and disinfect in bleach solution, same with all other cage furniture and the cage itself (if possible. if its a wooden cage thats sealed just washing with cloth will be fine, if not sealed, may end up having to treat longer as mite's like to lay eggs in cracks, especially if humid.
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>>After all the cage is cleaned and aired out, use just paper towel substrate, spray cage as per directions on the bottle. Let dry, put in basic needs for the dragon. Repeat in a month and again a month later...typically after 2-3 treatments...mites be gone for good. If you have other bearded dragons may have to treat their cages too, even if you don't see any sign of mites...just to ensure none manage to take refuge on another dragon and start the cycle again in a few months.
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>>PHLdyPayne
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AMAZON REPTILE CENTER

Unfortunately mites can travel far and will leave the caget o lay eggs as well, the whole room will need to be cleaned, carpet included if there is one(steam). No Pest strips are effective for the cage and furniture as long as the animal is kept in temporary quarters while in use.

Well now all three of my dragons have this. The one dragon much worse than the others. I am going to have to clean all tanks and bath all of them. Does anyone know what i can put on the dragon to keep them off of her. THANKS

Soaking and treating the cages with Provent a Mite or BKII will kill the mites on the dragon as well. I never recommend spraying or putting anything on a reptile to remove mites. Unless the mite dies and remains attached, carefully pressing a finger against the scale and moving it towards the outer edge of the scale and mite..usually pushes them out. OR you can take it to a vet to carefully remove all the mites.
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PHLdyPayne

How long do i have to wait to put the dragons in after i spray the prevent a mite?

Do you feed the animal normaly after animal is put back or do you not feed them in the cage for a while due to the pestisides.

once the spray is dry you can put the dragon back in. I would wait a day before feeding your dragons. Best to also feed insects in a bowl as well.
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PHLdyPayne

What kind of bowl do you use to keep the crickets in?