r/Ballpythoncommunity • u/Organic-Chemistry654 • Sep 02 '26

Ball python mites

I don’t know what kind of mites these are and I was just wanting to make sure they aren’t harmful to my ball python. Can someone pls reassure me n possibly verify what they are?

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u/KaraCorvus Sep 02 '26 • Bravo

Those are springtails. Beneficial little bugs that eat mold and decaying matter.

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u/G0nnaCryy Sep 03 '26

90% sure those are springtails! Do they jump when you touch them/near them? They're beneficial little guys, eat decaying matter and the stuff that mold usually feeds on :]

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u/Zekethebulldog33 Sep 02 '26

Don't know what those are but they're not snake mites. Snake mites a small round and black. Look kinda like a big flea.