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Great info all. Some very interesting methods of quarantine.
I think some people go to the extream but there is nothing wrong with being too careful. My main concern with any new acquisition is the source. If i know the person is clean and reliable, i'll be a little more lax with my quar. If i dont trust the person or i am not sure, i usually pass on the purchase. I keep a close eye on my animals and i keep strict records for reference. Although i have done it, i dispise buying a snake that has no history records showing where and who its been with.
One thing i am guilty of is not washing my hands between handling different snakes in my collection. I feel there is not much point, especially if they are housed in the same rack or even room.
One question i do have to you folks that are fortunate enough to have multiple rooms. Do you seal the entrances and doorways to each room with a weather strip? Mites travel in search of a host. I'm unsure of the total life-cycle but can they not live for awhile without food? If this is the case, isn't there a pretty good chance that mites can travel from one room to another, even muliple floors? Just a thought. It would certainly put all your efforts at risk.
By the way, you all are doing a great job with your efforts to keep your collections as safe as possible. Keep up the good work and keep promoting these informative threads. They are great for all the nubs.
Brian
HighWaterHerps
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