If you take a close look at your snake you may notice some small black dots on their skin. These are called mites and they are tiny parasitic bugs that can live on your snake’s skin. While they are not harmful to humans they can be very irritating to your snake and can cause them to lose their appetite and have trouble shedding their skin. If you see mites on your snake it’s important to treat them right away.
There are a few different ways to treat mites on snakes. You can buy a commercial mite spray from a pet store or you can make your own mite spray at home using a mixture of water and vinegar. You will need to spray your snake down with the mite spray every few days until the mites are gone. You can also try using a snake mite powder which you can sprinkle on your snake’s skin and then brush off after a few hours.
If you have a serious mite infestation you may need to take your snake to the vet for treatment. The vet will likely prescribe a topical ointment or medication that you will need to apply to your snake’s skin on a regular basis. In severe cases the vet may recommend using an injectable medication.
Mites are small black bugs that can live on your snake’s skin
Mites are not harmful to humans but can be very irritating to your snake
If you see mites on your snake it’s important to treat them right away
You can buy a commercial mite spray from a pet store or make your own mite spray at home using a mixture of water and vinegar
You can also try using a snake mite powder which you can sprinkle on your snake’s skin and then brush off after a few hours
If you have a serious mite infestation you may need to take your snake to the vet for treatment
What do mites look like on snakes?
Mites on snakes appear as small black or brown dots.
They are often found near the snake’s vent and may be seen crawling on the snake’s body.
