{"product_id":"taurrus-live-biological-mite-control-m","title":"Taurrus LIVE Biological Mite Control - M | Reptile Vivarium","description":"\u003cp\u003eTaurrus LIVE Biological Mite Control - M is a living predatory mite solution designed to tackle parasitic mite infestations in reptile vivariums without the use of chemical pesticides. It is suited to keepers dealing with active infestations or those looking to prevent mite establishment in the first place, and is safe for reptiles, mammals, and the environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Reptile Mites Are a Serious Problem\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSnake mites (\u003cem\u003eOphionyssus natricis\u003c\/em\u003e) are among the most damaging parasites a captive reptile can face. They feed on the host's blood, stripping vital nutrients and leaving animals anaemic, stressed, and significantly more vulnerable to illness. Beyond the physical drain, mites introduce pathogens directly into the bloodstream during feeding — infestations that go unchecked can be fatal. Conventional chemical treatments such as neonicotinoids and pyrethroids carry their own risks to reptiles, and parasites can develop resistance to them over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA Biological Approach to Mite Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaurrus LIVE Biological Mite Control - M uses a living population of predatory mites to hunt and destroy reptile parasites naturally. These predators target \u003cem\u003eOphionyssus natricis\u003c\/em\u003e and other acari parasite species, actively seeking them out across the vivarium. Critically, they do not feed on reptiles or mammals — only on the parasites themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow the Predatory Mites Work\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults measure under 1mm; larvae are white, adults range from orange to brown in colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDespite their size, they attack and kill prey up to three to four times larger than themselves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce released, they reproduce in areas where prey is present, sustaining the population while parasites remain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen the parasite population is eliminated, the predators naturally die off — no manual removal needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMode of action takes several days: expect stabilisation of the mite population first, followed by a gradual decline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy infestations may require more than one release to achieve full control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIdeal Vivarium Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePredatory mites thrive in warm, humid environments, making a well-maintained terrarium an excellent habitat for them to establish and work effectively. Natural substrates — coco fibre, peat, or moss — provide ideal conditions for the predators to move through and locate their prey. This size treats one to two vivariums curatively, or up to four vivariums as a preventative measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor reptile keepers who want a targeted, chemical-free approach to mite control, Taurrus LIVE Biological Mite Control - M provides a proven biological solution that works with the vivarium environment rather than against it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peregrine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54148879024465,"sku":"VTM001","price":25.66,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/0403\/8225\/files\/VTM001_1.jpg?v=1782602769","url":"https:\/\/viperia.co.uk\/products\/taurrus-live-biological-mite-control-m","provider":"Viperia UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}