Does my Royal have mites?

[Sproggers]

Hi,

I have had my Royal for just under a week, caught him in his water bowl last night and when I checked this morning there were black dots in the bottom of the bowl. I can't see any on him. Could this be the start?

[sharpstrain]

could be - they look like little flecks of pepper - were they floating? Hold the royal and examine carefully then also check your hands afterwards - if he has them you will probably see them on him and on you after you havve held him - also try letting it slither through some damp kitchen roll they are deady easy to see against the white

[Sproggers]

ok thanks, was thinking of giving him a little bath. What sort of temperature should I be aiming for?

[sharpstrain]

dont make it warm - it will feel hot to the snake - remember we hace a temp of 36.8degrees if it feels warm to us it will feel really hot to a snake - their temp will usually be around 30-32ish degrees at most