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Reptiles and Amphibians Q&A 21 (view source)
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Infestation with the trombiculid lizard mite, ''Herstiella trombidiiformis''. Note the pointed protruberance at the caudal end of the mite’s abdomen; the presence of this structure helps differentiate this mite from ''Ophionyssus natricis''.
Infestation with the trombiculid lizard mite, ''Herstiella trombidiiformis''. Note the pointed protruberance at the caudal end of the mite’s abdomen; the presence of this structure helps differentiate this mite from ''Ophionyssus natricis''.
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|q2=What is its significance?
|q2=What is its significance?
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These ectoparasites cause local irritation induced by their bites and, therefore, provide an entry for pathogens into the irritated and inflamed integument. If large numbers of these mites are present, they can induce severe blood-loss anaemia.
These ectoparasites cause local irritation induced by their bites and, therefore, provide an entry for pathogens into the irritated and inflamed integument. If large numbers of these mites are present, they can induce severe blood-loss anaemia.
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|l2=Lizard Mites
|q3=How would you treat this condition?
|q3=How would you treat this condition?
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Lastly, the cage and all of its ‘furniture’ must be either discarded or thoroughly cleansed to eradicate any residual mites or their ova.
Lastly, the cage and all of its ‘furniture’ must be either discarded or thoroughly cleansed to eradicate any residual mites or their ova.
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