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    Mite identification?

    Have been finding them outside of the enclosure, humidity in the house isn't too high and usually about 72-74 degrees. Wasn't expecting them to survive outside the enclosure. Have been finding them in our bed even. Wife is not happy all. Lol is there any safe sprays I can use to kill them...
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    Mite identification?

    I thought springtails were much larger than what I'm seeing, so I didn't even consider them being what I see. Will try to get a better pic to help confirm. I had a bucket of coco coir left next to the tank on the floor and also found them in there. Do they wander around very much because if...
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    Mite identification?

    Got substrate from a local hardware store a couple of weeks ago, have never had a problem with mites or wood flies before. Found several of these scurrying around in the substrate, anyone got a good idea what they are based on the fairly terrible picture quality I have to offer?
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    Sulcata squirting water from mouth?

    Sounds good! Thanks! Have actually been using your guide for both of my adults and the hatchling, great stuff!
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    Sulcata squirting water from mouth?

    Just to the bottom the plastron when standing. It seemed that he was washing his face with his front legs, which I've seen him do a number of times, this time he pulled his head back up and squirted out the water, so I'd say accidental inhalation seems to be a likely cause.
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    Sulcata squirting water from mouth?

    I have a young sulcata hatchling (just over a month old) that I was soaking, it took a gulp of water and immediately squirted it back out from his mouth- almost in a short stream. I have raised a few of these guys but have never seen this. Not sure if this means he could have an obstruction, or...
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    Baby sulcata bottom beak fell off?

    This happened with one of my younger sulcatas back in the late 90's- I panicked at first as well. As long as the bone underneath was not damaged it should grow back just fine. I'm not a veterinarian, thats just what the one I took her to told me.
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