Mites in my nightcrawlers...

[KAWiggy]

I just bought some nightcrawlers from Petsmart two days ago. I opened the container today to feed and there were mites running along the rim of the container. Is this a common occurrence or is it evidence that I have mites in my tank/substrate? I pulled my frog and put him in a critter keeper and I don't see any mites on him or in the tank. Should I clean his tank anyways?

[Lija]

I have never seen any mites in nightcrawlers containers, ever. But coming from petco/petsmarts guess anything is possible.
Wash then worms and put them in clean soil, different container.

[monster]

I buy some from petsmart every once in awhile and have never got mites but I do agree with Lija that nothing surprises me anymore with big chain companies. I get mine from the baitshop, and I wash off all my worms no matter were they come from. Better to be safe then sorry.

[KAWiggy]

Thanks for the replies. I called my vet and she suggested that I soak my Pacman in several different containers, remove his substrate, toss/bake my half log, and put Jabba on wet paper towels for 2 days. I returned the nightcrawlers to Petsmart and purchased them elsewhere.

[KAWiggy]

Now that I'm finished with all of that, I can get my drink on. Happy New Year everyone!