Hi! so I got my northern blue tongue 2-3 weeks ago, and I've only recently been trying to handle my skink. Today I picked them up and noticed that they had several upturned scales, and it has me slightly worried. On closer inspection I do see some white specs on them, does this mean mites?
Edit: I managed to find some black specks moving and I crushed one and there was blood, it’s mites.
A couple raised scales
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Akira
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A couple raised scales
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Re: A couple raised scales
Yes, definitely mites....start treating right away. There is many threads on here regarding how to handle. Good luck.
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Akira
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Re: A couple raised scales
Seeing as my skink is around 2 months old I am kinda stumped on how to proceed. i also live in Hong Kong so I’m not sure if the products most people post here will be available. I’ll be giving them a bath when I get home from work and cleaning out the tank.
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