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Cypress bugs (...continued with pics) |
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Posts: 110 (03/09/08 13:22:51)
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This is a continuation of the previous post.....if you didn't see it go here
Here are some photos of the culprit i'm dealing with......i hope someone can identify. 
Tim C.
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Posts: 251 (03/09/08 13:57:23)
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That is not the bug I was referring to in your post. Interesting. Never seen anything like it. It does appear to be an insect and not a mite; therefore, I
would think it is harmless to your animals but I can understand it being bothersome none the less.
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Blue Ridge Biological |
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Posts: 380 (03/09/08 18:35:45)
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Without a doubt, it's from the order Collembola (springtail). They come in different shapes and sizes, but look of the one in the photo you sent is
pretty typical for a number of species. We cultured them for the dart frogs at the National Aquarium. They are harmless to your snakes. Dart frog breeders
actually encourage them in their terrariums. Here's a good link on the order Collembola if you're interested. Collembola
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Posts: 111 (03/09/08 18:49:39)
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Thank you very much, this is interesting stuff.
Tim C.
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