Dwarf Graniteback Retic

[Aaron_S]

Originally Posted by Albert Clark

Well, I agree that prophylactic treatment in suspicion of mites is a good practice. On the other hand I disagree about being laughed at by asking a seller/breeder what he is going to do about compensation for selling a animal infested with mites. I have done business with breeders in the Netherlands. Most recently, just pulled one of my animals out of quarantine that came from the Netherlands. If you are going to breed then you have a obligation to sell healthy animals Tsu. Not backing up what you're selling to customers is negligent. Treating animals for mites as soon as they come to you out of the box is disappointing to say the least. That's why there is a window for establishing the health of the animal once it comes to you. Just my opinion!
On a side note I know big time breeders who adamantly disagree with prophylactically treating for mites. Especially hatchlings, juveniles and sub adults.

I treat all animals I buy (even from friends) with a nix solution before they go into quarantine. I take zero chances. My collection is worth too much to risk the precaution of anyone else.

As for asking for compensation. Never heard of it as I have never had a case of mites in my home.

Interesting topic you bring up though. It's worthy of further discussion.

If someone ask for compensation for mites how much are they owed? Reasonably I think a full refund/animal being sent back is appropriate if the buyer wants that. (shipping I believe is 50/50 here).

If buyer wants mite treatment covered then I think the cost of Nix and a proper how-to on the mixing of it would suffice. Maybe PAM if the buyer is adamant that is what they want/have to use. I would not pay for any vet visit/injection for various reasons.

[SWDK]

Originally Posted by Aaron_S

I treat all animals I buy (even from friends) with a nix solution before they go into quarantine. I take zero chances. My collection is worth too much to risk the precaution of anyone else.

As for asking for compensation. Never heard of it as I have never had a case of mites in my home.

Interesting topic you bring up though. It's worthy of further discussion.

If someone ask for compensation for mites how much are they owed? Reasonably I think a full refund/animal being sent back is appropriate if the buyer wants that. (shipping I believe is 50/50 here).

If buyer wants mite treatment covered then I think the cost of Nix and a proper how-to on the mixing of it would suffice. Maybe PAM if the buyer is adamant that is what they want/have to use. I would not pay for any vet visit/injection for various reasons.

What's the protocol for a Nix treatment? I've never used it before, but maybe it's a better option than what I'm using now.