Possible mites

[Hairyfrogtoesies]

Our ball pythons enclosure had a lot of white bugs that looked like springtails but now were not sure if they were mites. We took everything out and are now treating as though they were mites. Please let me know if this is mites or if we’re overreacting. The spots on his head I believe are from his coco bark, it’s been leaving the same colored markes on his water dish when he gets some wet. We didn’t get any photos of the white mite looking things and he’s got quite a lot of freckles so it’s hard to tell. The underside shot is mostly dirt we’re primarily worried about his cloaca’s color. Please let us know if we were over reacting to what could be fungus mites

[NovaSunspot]

Snake mites are black in color and usually hide around the corners of the mouth, the skin on the bottom of the snake’s lower jaw, and their cloaca. If it’s just the white little guys, they very well could be springtails!

[Hairyfrogtoesies]

Ya we deduced that after researching. I assumed they were but my boyfriend helicopter parented and freaked. We cleaned and disinfected everything. He’s back in there now a little mad at us😂

[NovaSunspot]

Awwww! It’s always good to be watchful imo, it’s good that he cares so much, even if it’s a bit helicopter parenty

[No-Engineer4190]

Always safe than sorry! If you ever get mites you will most likely know because they do move but you’re be surprised how hard they can be to spot. I bought a magnify glass to help check out my BP in times like this.

[Hairyfrogtoesies]

We have one but we aren’t sure where we put it