How do you know your snake has mites?
Symptoms/signs A reptile that is soaking constantly in its water dish is often infested. You may see specks floating in the water. You may see tiny moving objects in the cage or on the skin of the snake, often around eyes, in labial pits where present, or in the skin folds beneath the lower jaw of snakes.
How can I get rid of mites on my ball python?
Spray the entire enclosure inside and out, including all cage furniture. Focus on corners and crevices especially, as these are where mites tend to hide and lay their eggs. Also spray in a 2’ perimeter around the enclosure on the floor and/or shelving that holds the enclosure.
What kind of parasites does a ball python have?
Mites and ticks are common ball python skin problems. Snakes can catch parasites just like any other pet. Both ticks and mites feed on the snake while they’re inside their enclosure. They then scuttle off to the corners of the enclosure, to places where they can’t be disturbed.
How can you tell if a ball python is stressed?
Snakes are not social animals. The most obvious sign of stress in ball pythons is head rubbing, especially if your snake is rubbing its head against things when it isn’t shedding. This can be a sign of a mite infestation (see below), but it can also be a sign of stress.
How can you tell if a ball python has a respiratory infection?
There are many signs that a ball python has a respiratory infection: The snake holding its head up (ball python stargazing) The snake breathing with their mouth open, rather than just through their nose The snake making a wheezing sound when they breathe (a sign that they’re finding it difficult)
What do snake mites look like on a snake?
Just look it over. Snake mites (which are species specific, and thus will not infect you, your family, or your dog) are tiny arthropods that feed on the blood of living snakes. When alive they look like tiny (pin point) size black, or sometimes red, dots moving around on the snake.
Spray the entire enclosure inside and out, including all cage furniture. Focus on corners and crevices especially, as these are where mites tend to hide and lay their eggs. Also spray in a 2’ perimeter around the enclosure on the floor and/or shelving that holds the enclosure.
Can you get snake mites on your hands?
Snake mites don’t affect humans in the same way that they affect snakes. They’ll crawl on your hands and even get in your clothes. This means you’re nothing more than a carrier. They won’t bite you.
What to do about snake mites in water?
Don’t mistake dirt in the water for snake mites. If your snake has mites, don’t fret. It most likely had nothing to do with your care of the snake. Think of mites like fleas with dogs. It happens, and there are flare ups from time to time, but with proper awareness and treatment, mites are easily controlled.
