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help, millions of grey bugs!!!!!

tamlin May 26, 2005 01:22 AM

just recently i have noticed alot of little grey bugs invading my lizard tanks as well as my house. they dont seem to be mites or ticks, they mainly congregate around waste and moisture, not on the lizards (well sometimes, but not often). they are long and skinny, really tiny, 6 legs, they look like they have wings but they only hop, they have fly and beetle characteristics. does anyone know what they are? i just cleaned the tanks today and they are already back in full force. i need to visit a vet, but if you guys know anything thatd be helpful as well!!!

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ajr May 26, 2005 09:33 AM

It's tough without seeing them but they could be Springtails. Springtails feed on decaying matter and are considered harmless. Can you get really close to them, touch them and then see them jump? Do a search for springtails and compare the pictures to what you have.

Andy

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