Why do my hermit crab's mites keep returning? How to get rid of them?

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I have a pet hermit crab.I had mites before and got rid of them,but the mites came back why do they keep coming back and how do i get rid of the mites.

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

The most common reason for recurrence of mites infection is the their presence in substrate inside the tank. I would strongly suggest to empty your whole tank and either replace or clean and disinfect (by boiling and baking) your substrate. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

Why do my hermit crab's mites keep returning? How to get rid of them?

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