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I noticed today that I think I have mites in the enclosure! Under the water bowl I seen a bunch of little white bugs!! Will these hurt my tortoises?? And how do I get rid of them? Is this normal?
ascott said:They are likely springtails...if this is the case they are creepy to use humans but are aok for the enclosure---they actually keep the soil healthy.....you can add some other bugs that eat the smaller bugs and this will create a balanced eco system within the enclosure and also adds a fun munchie for the tort to dig and search for.....if you add some pill bugs (rolly pollys) in they will help to offset the springtails..also if you add some nightcrawlers those also break down the waste and this is a fav treat for a tort to find....
LOL...well appears Redstrike has the same info to share...good stuff
Can you zoom in and photograph some?I have a similar concern at the moment, I've got little creepy crawlies that are actually chillin on my baby redfoot's shell. Anyone able to help me identify whether or not these also are "springtails"?
Can you zoom in and photograph some?
Maybe on a paper towel for a background