£22.99
*There is a lead time on this product. Please order by 10am Wednesday for dispatch the following Tuesday. We do order surplus stock, so your order will be shipped sooner if possible*
The Snake Mite (Ophionyssus natricis) is a parasitic mite that feeds on the blood of Snakes and Lizards. These parasites are fast moving, dark in colour and will often be observed around the eyes, or mouth, of infected Snakes. The parasites cause Snakes and Lizards intense irritation and can influence their behaviour. Infected reptiles may, for instance, spend more time in water attempting to rid themselves of the mites.
Taurrus offers an entirely natural control of the Snake Mite. It uses a species of predatory mite that will quickly consume the Snake Mites, offering a quick and effective solution to infestations.
• Taurrus M - treats 1-2 terrariums / vivariums
• Taurrus L - treats 10-15 terrariums / vivariums
• Taurrus XL - treats 25-30 terrariums / vivariums
• Taurrus XXL- treats 50 plus terrariums / vivariums
Taurrus is easy to use and apply. Simply sprinkle the Taurrus directly onto your reptile, or into the occupied vivarium / terrarium.
Full application instructions are provided on delivery.
Please do not use Taurrus within 2 weeks of using a chemical product.
The Taurrus mites will last around 4 weeks, and repeat applications may be required for large infestations. Taurrus can be applied on a regular basis as a preventative treatment if applying small amounts every 4/5 weeks. Once all Snake Mites have been consumed Taurrus will naturally die out.
You can expect clear results 2-3 weeks after first release of the product.
We advise using Taurrus straight away upon delivery, this ensures best results as the Mites will be fresh.
Taurrus mites are living creatures and can be affected by any chemical pesticides used within the previous few weeks. Refrain from using these products or check with Dragonfli for information on the effect of these products on the predatory mites.
Just as you can be allergic to cats, pollen, and dust mites, it is also possible to be allergic to the natural substances in predatory mites, feeder mites, and supplementary feeding products. If you are particularly allergy prone and concerned about the potential effects of our mites please contact your local GP prior to purchase. Please note that allergic reactions to our mites are extremely rare.
Does what it says. Notice a big difference in my snakes behavior after added to vivarium. No more soaking all day. Well recommended.
Great product for getting rid of snake mites works well
I had been trying to get rid of mites for nearly a mo th with a snake mite treatment i got, ut they just kept coming, so I decided to give Taurrus mites a go and boom! Within days, all gone and now weeks on, still nothing! If I end up with another snake with mites, these are my first go to! Does exactly what it says on the tin!!
Very effective at getting rid of my mite infestation will use again
After leaving my initial review about the Taurrus Snake & Reptile Mite Predators not working, Dragonfli reached out and sent me a replacement product. I have to give credit where it’s due — their customer service was quick and professional.
The replacement product was clearly different from my first order. The new tubs came with an air vent (the originals didn’t), and the product itself looked much more active. The new batch was lighter in colour, and you could easily see a large number of live mites inside — something that definitely wasn’t present in the first one.
I’ve now treated all my vivariums with the replacement, and I’m already seeing a positive difference. It seems the first batch may have been a dud, but this replacement appears to be working as intended.
Overall, while my first experience was disappointing, I’m pleased with how Dragonfli handled the issue and the quality of the replacement.
