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| This is what our member has to say: I recently noticed Yellow "mites" in my Scorpion tank. They were introduced by the feeder Crickets I had bought at my local shop!
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05-30-2008, 10:14 AM
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PetShop Woes...
I recently noticed Yellow "mites" in my Scorpion tank. They were introduced by the feeder Crickets I had bought at my local shop!
I also bought a couple of live "Hopper" Mice to feed my Sinaloan Milksnake. I kept them in a Faunarium for a day & noticed they both had "FLEAS!"
The moral of the story is..buy Frozen mice.
I'm selling the Scorp & giving up on anything that eats Crickets! Shame!! 
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05-30-2008, 10:19 AM
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Re: PetShop Woes...
Sounds like its time to find a new shop!
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05-30-2008, 10:22 AM
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Re: PetShop Woes...
Don't sell your scrop because one shop ruined it for you! I feed roughly 1000 crickets a month so I'd be in trouble! Find a new shop!
I do agree on the frozen mice though.
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05-30-2008, 10:28 AM
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Re: PetShop Woes...
You might also point out to the shop what you are finding.
They may not be aware of a problem with their supplier.
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05-30-2008, 10:42 AM
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Re: PetShop Woes...
I just e-mailed my complaints..hope it helps! It really takes the JOY out of a budding hobby..
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05-30-2008, 11:48 AM
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Re: PetShop Woes...
i keep finding all sorts of things that take the joy out. Don't let it get you down and consider it a challenge! You know, like finding a sugar ant colony living in your 90 gallon viv! 
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05-30-2008, 12:10 PM
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Re: PetShop Woes...
Liz, you sound bitter.
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05-30-2008, 01:01 PM
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Re: PetShop Woes...
Turns out that the "potting soil" I added from a sealed bag, may be the culprit!! Who can I trust??
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05-30-2008, 01:26 PM
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Re: PetShop Woes...
Trust you. Next time if you are that worried, bake it for 30 mins at 350 degrees. That should kill any nasties.
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06-05-2008, 02:15 PM
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Re: PetShop Woes...
I apologized for my ignorance. Glad my Pet Shop is a good one!
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