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He also notes that chronic RNS can be
> caused by grain mites (Acarus) or mold mites (Tyrophagus) which are
> introduced in food and can live in the substrate, and thrive in
> moist, humid conditions. The inhaled mite exuvia can lead to RNS and
> sneezing in the torts; and secondary infections are possible. The
> author suggests eliminating these mites by use of neem oil or
> pulverized neem bark (Azadirachta indica) in the newly replaced
> substrate, and bathing the tortoises in a warm bath supplemented with
> neem oil, which is (according to the author) harmless to vertebrates.
