Today I was changing the water in the snakes tank and in the water were quite a few small white/gray bugs, very very tiny, at first they looked like dust. SO I panic and out goes the snake into some water to soak while I set up another tank for her. I dumped out the wood chips and am soaking her tank in bleach and water now. I really dont think they are mites, none at all came off of her in the water but the wood chips seemed to have lots in it. Could it be from the wood chips? I know with my salamander I get small flies once in a while from the moss.
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parasites?
Magenta
Sep 28, 2003 11:43 AM
Replies (4)
Marcel Poots
Sep 28, 2003 12:04 PM
When pee or poop is underneath the substrate it can cause the small white bugs you describe. Nothing to worry about.
Marcel
>>Today I was changing the water in the snakes tank and in the water were quite a few small white/gray bugs, very very tiny, at first they looked like dust. SO I panic and out goes the snake into some water to soak while I set up another tank for her. I dumped out the wood chips and am soaking her tank in bleach and water now. I really dont think they are mites, none at all came off of her in the water but the wood chips seemed to have lots in it. Could it be from the wood chips? I know with my salamander I get small flies once in a while from the moss.
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Marcel Poots (Holland)
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Magenta
Sep 28, 2003 12:11 PM
I never knew that. Her poop is so small its hard to find and clean out of there. Ill have to be more carefull and be sure to not miss any.
carl3
Sep 28, 2003 10:41 PM
most parasites are usually microscopic and not seen by the naked eye. just something to think about.
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Magenta
Sep 29, 2003 09:32 AM
I didnt know that either. Im really worried about the snake, I dont know why I guess just because its new to me. Ive had lizards for years and never a problem, Im just one of those people that always expect the worst to happen 
>>most parasites are usually microscopic and not seen by the naked eye. just something to think about.
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