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tiny brown speckles on belly?

cactuskent Oct 16, 2003 10:27 AM

ive jsut noticed my BP has a few tiny pin prick sized brown specks on her belly,any idea what this is?i dont think shes ill,shes captive bred, and her eyes a blueish,looking ready to shed. ive never noticed this before

also, ive made ita bit more humid recently,with there being condensation on the glass walls

thanks

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Hoomi Oct 17, 2003 07:13 PM

If you can handle the snake, see if the spots are movable. If any come off in your hand, watch and see if they start moving. If so, they're likely mites. Mites are troublesome, but they can be treated.

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