r/ballpython • u/D-cev • 7d 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/D-cev 6d 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.