Question for breeders

[Sm_Banks]

I know this may sound incredibly stupid, seeing as most of my ideas do. If a snake has mites, and lays eggs, would it be possible for the babies to have mites when they come out of the egg?

[Andy_G]

No. Mites are external parasites and can not be passed to the eggs. If mites are still present in the collection when they hatch, they will probably get them quickly. If a breeder has mites...it's best to make sure to be rid of them before introduction even happens, though.