Ok, working on some of your suggestions. I had their temps lower at night (I live in SW PA and we had a couple of very cold months, plus I keep my house temp low at night) but was worried when I saw the female's nose running (separate enclosures)....then I started keeping temps higher and added...
He is soaked 2-3x per week. Starting daily soaks. I used baby carrot food in a couple of soaks as another member suggested in case of illness. Update: I have not seen any of the bugs since I did a full change out of the substrate. Also rubbed tort with olive oil to smother any bugs still left on...
Right. It is already a nightmare. I am now very confused about cross contamination of species. From what I understand, these could not cross to warm blooded mammals. I have 2 cats and I am concerned.
I also rubbed the tort in olive oil to smother what might be on him. I will try the Dawn, that...
Male Russian, I would guess about 5 yrs old. He is in a
Here is his current habitat. Temos are 80 to 90 and humidity around 69 percent during the day, I've been keeping it there at night since it's been so cold here in PA and we keep the house at 66 degrees--and just turning the UVB off from...
It's very difficult to see. I did a fair amount if googling, and it does look like a tiny spider, similar to a mite. I have no idea how the tort would have gotten it, unless he came with it and it is just now showing up.
Are these mites? Do these post a risk to my family? They are extremely tiny, I will try to get another photo, it is difficult. Thank you in advance. The forum has been so helpful.
They are not attached, they are easily squashed, they are tiny, very light tan in color and move very fast. I have read through some past posts and see they could be harmless, but considering the change in demeanor I want to rule out a parasite or harmful mite. I will try to photo, but I can...