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3k5k
Snake Mite

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Posted - 11/09/2009 :  01:16:50  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Am I correct in thinking that a snake can catch snake mites from substrate that is sold specifically for reptiles. (Surely not)
Do I need to put my reptile substrate (aspen) in the oven to be safe.

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SexyBear77
Fully Grown Corn

United Kingdom
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Posted - 11/09/2009 :  11:16:49  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
if you buy your substrate from a safe source, then there should be absolutely no parasites in it. however, you can oven it to put your mind at rest!
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lee2308
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Posted - 11/09/2009 :  13:26:37  Show Profile  Click to see lee2308's MSN Messenger address  Reply with Quote
really it's only damp substrates like orchid bark thet you need to bake off,very,very rare to find mites in aspen,beech chippings ect

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