Field Notes

Ball python resting on textured enclosure substrate beside a cork bark hide.

How to Treat Snake Mites Naturally with Predatory Mites

— Karen Horn
Tagged: How To Mite Matters Predatory Mites Snake Mites Stratiolaelaps
How to use Stratiolaelaps scimitus, a soil-dwelling predatory mite, in your snake's enclosure, and what the evidence does and doesn't show for snake mites. This guide covers spotting an infestation, introducing the mites, ongoing care, and when your snake needs a vet.
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