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I've been keeping reptiles for 22 years. For the first time ever, I am almost positive that I have an animal with mites.
The animal in question is a 2013 axanthic iguana that I've had since November. It is my opinion that the source of the infestation is a branch purchased at a local shop, not the iguana itself.
My plan is to work with my vet and use ivermectin to treat the iguana and it's enclosure. I have 2 other animals in the room, a hibernating uromastyx and my gpp.
I have not seen evidence of the bugs in my tortoise enclosure or on my gpp It sits about 12 feet away from my iguana cage. I'm extremely nervous about this. The tort cage is very dry. I add water to the subs all the time, but it dries out fast. I've read that arid conditions are not hospitable to mites. I also know that ivermectin will kill chelonians.
What should I do? I am going to get the tortoise to the vet to confirm or negate the presence of mites. Is there anything I can do for the substrate or room that will prevent spread? No pest strips maybe?
I'm losing my mind over here and any help is greatly appreciated!
The animal in question is a 2013 axanthic iguana that I've had since November. It is my opinion that the source of the infestation is a branch purchased at a local shop, not the iguana itself.
My plan is to work with my vet and use ivermectin to treat the iguana and it's enclosure. I have 2 other animals in the room, a hibernating uromastyx and my gpp.
I have not seen evidence of the bugs in my tortoise enclosure or on my gpp It sits about 12 feet away from my iguana cage. I'm extremely nervous about this. The tort cage is very dry. I add water to the subs all the time, but it dries out fast. I've read that arid conditions are not hospitable to mites. I also know that ivermectin will kill chelonians.
What should I do? I am going to get the tortoise to the vet to confirm or negate the presence of mites. Is there anything I can do for the substrate or room that will prevent spread? No pest strips maybe?
I'm losing my mind over here and any help is greatly appreciated!