[Nebbz]

Originally Posted by Ophidiophile

I have not dealt with mites on geckos, only on snakes. With them I have used various pyrethroid treatments but I don't think I'd do that for geckos. If I were dealing with a mite infestation in geckos I'd probably look for an environmentally-friendly solution. The one I have used before successfully is hypoaspis. Hypoaspis are predatory mites that live in damp soil and eat other mites. They are harmless to reptiles. In the US, you can buy them online. You add the hypoaspis to the infested cages and they multiply as long as there's food to eat (i.e., the bad mites). When the food supply is exhausted (i.e., your mite problem is done) the hypoaspis population too crashes. I'm not sure if they're available in Europe but I suspect they probably are. It's worth a Google search.

Wow i've heard of these mites over the time ive kept reptiles, How ever never had to deal with bad mites before. Definatly worth a look in to. I am on numerous forums for the uk, some ones bound to know!

thanks

[aliceinwl]

Mites can't jump. Are you sure you're not confusing them with springtails which are harmless (springtails can be introduced via furnishings or substrate and it's not outside the realm of possibility that some would hitch a ride on a gecko housed in a cage containing them)?

For mites, I've found putting a lizard in a quarentine cage (paper towel substrate disposable hides i.e. cardboard paper towel roles) that is disinfected every other day works well. In lieu of bathing the lizards lightly coat them with olive or vegtable oil (this will smother the mites). Be careful to keep the oil out of the eyes nose and ears. Usually one oiling does the trick, if it doesn't re-apply weekly. I also ring the outside of the quarentine cage with vasaline to prevent mite escapes (I apply it to painters tape ringing the cage to simplify clean-up). You're usually mite free in a couple of weeks following this method.

[Nebbz]

Originally Posted by aliceinwl

Mites can't jump. Are you sure you're not confusing them with springtails which are harmless (springtails can be introduced via furnishings or substrate and it's not outside the realm of possibility that some would hitch a ride on a gecko housed in a cage containing them)?

For mites, I've found putting a lizard in a quarentine cage (paper towel substrate disposable hides i.e. cardboard paper towel roles) that is disinfected every other day works well. In lieu of bathing the lizards lightly coat them with olive or vegtable oil (this will smother the mites). Be careful to keep the oil out of the eyes nose and ears. Usually one oiling does the trick, if it doesn't re-apply weekly. I also ring the outside of the quarentine cage with vasaline to prevent mite escapes (I apply it to painters tape ringing the cage to simplify clean-up). You're usually mite free in a couple of weeks following this method.

I have no idea, im not so clued up on mites, i just know the basics if you see little white things around them, sanitary conditions required, Everything is plastic and removable, They are in their quarantine tub right now always quarantine all my animals to prevent infection to my others.

How ever i will try this, All i know is this thing moved quick and was as if it jumped? not seen any since starting the cleaning daily thing

[thehotchik1000]

I know that theyre are a couple holistic ways to deal with mites. I thought one was olive oil? Im drawing a blank on this one. Ive never had to deal wioth the buggers. I know that what ever caging they were in your going to have to bleach out. Yucky.