Some new neighbors brought a bunch of bedbugs with them. Found one, dead, in Riot's food bowl today. I've put extra caution into making sure they dont get into her terrarium, but it appears I failed. I check Riot every night to see if she gets bites, but I see nothing. Now that I know the bugs can get into her tank somehow, I'm worried they might bite her. Can they get through her scales and hurt her?
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Bedbug harm?
- Thread starter cosmoni
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Check for any holes in the tank and consider getting a very fine mesh screen to use temporarily. You can fill in any cracks or holes with aquarium safe silicon sealant.
Bed bugs are drawn to body heat and exposed skin-and your beardie doesn't have either. This lowers the chances of her being bitten.
If you do see a bite, wash it gently with water and apply a small amount of raw, unpasteurized honey to prevent infection.
Bed bugs are drawn to body heat and exposed skin-and your beardie doesn't have either. This lowers the chances of her being bitten.
If you do see a bite, wash it gently with water and apply a small amount of raw, unpasteurized honey to prevent infection.