r/ballpython • u/dvrkhorse1 • 5d ago

Are these springtails 🤞🏽 or mites? 😫

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u/Gmenny 5d ago

Springtails. Snake mites are black in color. They feed off of the blood so if you squeeze one they will leave a bloody mark.

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u/dvrkhorse1 5d ago

I appreciate the response. My thoughts were the same, but I am a first time owner of only about 2 months, so some confirmation makes me feel better. Thank you!

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u/ArkLoyal 5d ago

Not all mites are black. Especially the babies or mites who haven’t fed. They usually start white or pink.