Tiny tiny bugs

[sam22188]

I just noticed tiny tiny little bugs in my Greek Tortoises cage, I don't think they're mites because they're an off white color. I have no clue what they could be. If anybody has experienced I would greatly appreciate some advice.

Thanks!

 

[Heliopteryx]

They could be snow fleas. As far as I know, they're more of an annoyance than harmful. I've heard you can bake substrate and things in the oven (for about fifteen minutes) in order to kill bug larvae.

 

[sam22188]

I looked up snow fleas, and thats what it looks like it could be. Is there a way to prevent them from taking over the cage. I am probably just going to change out the bedding and clean the cage tomorrow. I am not sure how they got in there.

 

[Heliopteryx]

Natural dirt substrate often contains bugs and bug larvae, as I've heard. I would advise replacing the substrate with baked dirt if the snow fleas are too bothersome.

 

[cueboy007]

Can you post a picture of these bugs? I'm in the same situation, I'm thinking of either baking it or soak them in boiling water.

 

[Cms9613]

I've had that happen in my box turtle habitat and my hermit crab habitat. I threw out all substrate and washed the habitats very well. It usually took very hot water and lose examining to ensure I go them all. They tended to congregate on the hide logs damp edges. I baked all hide logs, washed all plants and rocks.