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ithuriel

Arachnoknight
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went and brought some extra vermiculite today from a pet store and was putting it into a new terrarium when i noticed something moving:eek: Mites:eek: was not very pleased so when you buy any substrate check it first. oh and sorry to hear about your loss redbadger:(
 

Wade

Arachnoking
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It's pretty odd for verm to be carrying mites...it's inorganic and a mineral! I'd take it back, either it's not pure vermiculite, or else it's sat around wet long enough that other organisms (like mold) have moved in, therby supporting the mites.

Wade
 
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