Ball Pythons wounds Mites & Ticks

Prevention, prevention, prevention is the key to keeping your ball pythons healthy and free of wounds, mites, and ticks. All new arrivals should be quarantined for a minimum of three months—longer if needed based on what you observe during quarantine—to help prevent introducing mites, ticks, or infections to your collection.

Ball Pythons are Ectothermic; having body temperature that varies with the environment. Ball Pythons must have optimum temperature in which to operate in a healthy manner.

Wounds and injuries: Do not use heat rocks, in doing so you can cause severe burns to your snake. Heat pads must be placed outside underneath your enclosure or tank.

Ectoparasites: Mites and Ticks are the most usual blood-sucking Ectoparasites associated with snakes. A mite infestation can be regarded as serious, as mites can often multiply to large numbers.

Ticks: Imported Ball Pythons usually will have ticks. Ticks range up to .25 in/ 5 mm in length. They fasten themselves with their piercing mouthparts to the snake’s skin.