lisaevans
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Post by lisaevans on Apr 1, 2007 9:40:48 GMT
Whilst cleaning out my snails today, I discovered loads of little white mites everywhere.  Does anyone know where I can buy some Hypoapsis from  I am worried as the little babies are looking really unwell, I think 2 of the 11 may already be gone Just when I thought I was doing so well  |
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Post by Tigs on Apr 1, 2007 10:02:25 GMT
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lisaevans
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Post by lisaevans on Apr 1, 2007 10:31:30 GMT
********** Thanks Tigs, You're a Star ;D ************ Can you keep these in a tank if you dont need all of them I Think 10,000 may be too many for 3 small tanks Do you tip the little fella's in and let them get on with it? |
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Post by ness on Apr 23, 2007 9:56:26 GMT
Hi,
Yes you tip a bunch in and let them get on with it. I bought a load of snails a wee while back and had the same problem as they had mites, I also lost some Iradeli babies due to it. Bought some Hypo thingummyjigs and they did wonders. My latest lot of Iradelis are strong and healthy as a result.
It's an awful thing to happen but please do hurry and buy those predetory mites as they work wonders. They arrive quickly from Defenders but in the meantime it helps to bath your snails to get rid of at least some of them, and change the soil. This alone will not irradicate them as they hide in the breathing holes of snails so you need the hypo-mites.
Yes they are pricey and they don't keep un-used, but they are worth it.
Very best of luck to you and your snails.
xx
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lisaevans
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Post by lisaevans on Apr 23, 2007 10:30:49 GMT
thanks ness  I have placed an order, waiting for them to arrive. Just seems odd to send in more mites to stop original mites. EEEEWWWWW Itching at the thought of them!!!!!!  |
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Post by Paul on Apr 23, 2007 12:55:16 GMT
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lisaevans
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Post by lisaevans on Apr 24, 2007 10:46:21 GMT
Thanks Paul ;D Read the whole article whilst shuddering, but very interesting! You must be soooooo clever  |
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Post by ness on Apr 24, 2007 17:28:52 GMT
What a great feature.
Bril. x
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Post by snaillover31 on Jun 28, 2007 22:43:08 GMT
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Post by lippy on Jun 29, 2007 19:27:27 GMT
Nice one snaillover  |
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LisaLQ
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Post by LisaLQ on Jun 30, 2007 8:57:54 GMT
Pruned back some irrelevent posts. Back on topic folks.
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I have placed an order, waiting for them to arrive. Just seems odd to send in more mites to stop original mites. EEEEWWWWW Itching at the thought of them!!!!!! 
