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matthewsaint
Yearling
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 20/05/2012 : 00:20:04
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I have noticed over the last couple of weeks that in the bottom of the water bowl there seems to be some small white 'specs'. They are not alive or anything, and I know they are not mites, which are black if i'm correct? My royal is eating fine, and is perfectly in good health.
Has anyone else experienced this, or any idea what it could be? |
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Lotabob
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 20/05/2012 : 01:43:33
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| Yep, I get them, welcome to the wonderful creatures we call springtails. They keep damp places clean and free from fungi and mould. Don't worry about them, if you want them gone just dry our the area round the bowl and wash it daily but they are a herps friend I have them keeping my insect colonies clean too. |
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matthewsaint
Yearling
United Kingdom
170 Posts |
Posted - 20/05/2012 : 10:39:06
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oh right, that's strange, so they just come naturally? from no where?
thanks for reply too |
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Lotabob
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 20/05/2012 : 10:57:33
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| They come from the substrate, under the floors, in the bathroom, kitchen, garden, garage. if its a little bit damp anywhere they will be there. |
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matthewsaint
Yearling
United Kingdom
170 Posts |
Posted - 20/05/2012 : 16:54:14
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| oh right, i keep him in a rub with newspaper as substrate. nevermind at least i don't need to panic now :) |
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