Help :'(

17-02-2011, 05:42 PM

I have just gone to feed my 2 and decided to flip the slate over and there was 100's of tiny bugs :'( never ever noticed them before, ive picked a few other bits up but they just seem to be on the slate! Checked Dex and Dar over and none on them 2 or any bites!

Anybody had this b4?? Any advice??

Im all itchy :'(

**Bindi** · 17-02-2011, 05:46 PM

I'd do a substrate change and disinfect the slate Terr. Any bugs on the tortoise?

17-02-2011, 05:58 PM

Nope checked them all over and nothing, looked in beds and none there. Wondering if they could of been on some food n breed really quick :/

Yak

Coolsox · 17-02-2011, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Terriandlola

I have just gone to feed my 2 and decided to flip the slate over and there was 100's of tiny bugs :'( never ever noticed them before, ive picked a few other bits up but they just seem to be on the slate! Checked Dex and Dar over and none on them 2 or any bites!

Anybody had this b4?? Any advice??

Im all itchy :'(

Are they tiny little whiteish bugs that jump and spring around when disturbed??

They sound like Springtails. Very common and completely harmless. They like damp conditions and feed on decaying matter. I cultivate a tropical variety to keep in my frog tank. They can eat a frog poop up in 24 hours!

They breed like lightening but they will not cause your torts any harm.

jamestaylor18 · 17-02-2011, 06:00 PM

what substrate u using? x

**Alan1** · 17-02-2011, 06:10 PM

you need one of these

Coolsox · 17-02-2011, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by caledonia

you need one of these

Yes, I think that will do the job nicely!

17-02-2011, 07:10 PM

I use 100% topsoil. Theres no damp coz i stopped spraying my substrate coz I got mould! They where about 1mm in lengh, redish brown n disgusting lol. Ive done a full substrate change and milton'd EVERYTHING! bathed Dexta and Darwin and threw the food away! I HATE bugs! I almost had a heart attack haha

17-02-2011, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by caledonia

you need one of these

Haha thats my next move if they come back!!

Balboa · 17-02-2011, 08:22 PM

Springtails are beneficial. The help keep the enclosure clean and eat mold spores.

17-02-2011, 05:42 PM	#1
Terriandlola Guest Posts: n/a	Help :'( I have just gone to feed my 2 and decided to flip the slate over and there was 100's of tiny bugs :'( never ever noticed them before, ive picked a few other bits up but they just seem to be on the slate! Checked Dex and Dar over and none on them 2 or any bites! Anybody had this b4?? Any advice?? Im all itchy :'(

17-02-2011, 05:46 PM	#2
Bindi Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,157	I'd do a substrate change and disinfect the slate Terr. Any bugs on the tortoise? __________________

17-02-2011, 06:00 PM	#5
jamestaylor18 Member Hatched Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manchester Posts: 335	what substrate u using? x __________________ James x2 Beautiful Horsefield's (Fred & Ted) x3 Bearded Dragon's (Billy, Betty & Sandy) x1 Tree Frog (Freddie) x1 Corn Snake (Nessie)

17-02-2011, 05:58 PM	#3
Terriandlola Guest Posts: n/a	Nope checked them all over and nothing, looked in beds and none there. Wondering if they could of been on some food n breed really quick :/ Yak

17-02-2011, 06:10 PM	#6
Alan1 Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sunny Scotland Posts: 21,512	you need one of these

17-02-2011, 07:10 PM	#8
Terriandlola Guest Posts: n/a	I use 100% topsoil. Theres no damp coz i stopped spraying my substrate coz I got mould! They where about 1mm in lengh, redish brown n disgusting lol. Ive done a full substrate change and milton'd EVERYTHING! bathed Dexta and Darwin and threw the food away! I HATE bugs! I almost had a heart attack haha

17-02-2011, 08:22 PM	#10
Balboa Member Egg Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pacific NW, USA Posts: 75	Springtails are beneficial. The help keep the enclosure clean and eat mold spores.

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