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I was in the process of cleaning my bp's cage, when I noticed an EXTREMELY SMALL white bug moving really fast across the bottom of the tank. what is it???

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Who knows? Let's analyze this.

1)Was there more than one EXTREMELY SMALL white bug moving really fast across the bottom of the tank?
2)Did you see any other EXTREMELY SMALL white bugs moving really fast in the room anywhere else?
3)Were there any EXTREMELY SMALL white bugs moving really fast on the snake?
4)Have you seen any EXTREMELY SMALL white bugs moving really fast at any other time?

I think it was an EXTREMELY SMALL white bug moving really fast across the bottom of the tank.

..and breed that albino mite. LOL

Then ship the hets to the African continent and maybe, just maybe, one day it would be easier to see the danged little things when they get imported back over here...
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When mites first hatch out they are white until they start feeding. The blood gives them their characteristic dark brown color. So, yes it could be a mite, but then again there are lots of small little white bugs so who knows what it actually is. Just keep an eye on it, if it were me I'd probably treat it just to be on the safe side.

Mark

>>I was in the process of cleaning my bp's cage, when I noticed an EXTREMELY SMALL white bug moving really fast across the bottom of the tank. what is it???
>>
>>--thanks--
>>-----
>>--0.0.1 ball python
>>--0.1 orange cat
>>--2.0 dogs
>>--0.0.3 frogs
>>--maxgmercer@yahoo.com--