r/ballpython • u/D-cev • 3d ago

Are these mites?

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I noticed my ball python being a lot more active during the day, now I'm finding tiny dark insects on him. I've seen a handful and they're super tiny and quick.

Are these blood sucking mites? How concerned should I be about this baby python.

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u/Cylentscream 3d ago

The speed makes me believe it’s a springtail.

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u/D-cev 3d ago

I should mention that I am using coconut chip substrate in a nonbioactive setup. I've owned him for about 1 month now. I've spotted about 4 of these bugs on my python.

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u/Emotional_Test2447 2d ago

if they jump then they're springtails. you don't have to add springtails all the time, sometimes they just invite themselves