Taurrus

Taurrus predatory mites are a revolutionary natural way to control parasitic mites in the habitat of the reptile. The predators feed on various reptile parasites such as the O. natricis Snake Mite. Taurrus does not feed on reptiles or mammals and is 100% safe for you, your pet and the environment.

Contents

Taurrus contains a mixture of Predatory Mites and sawdust. The living organism (predatory mite) kills various species of reptile parasites. It is a proven and effective beneficial insect in the battle against reptile parasite (Ophionyssus natricis), consuming reptile parasites as well as other parasite mite species.Taurrus mite predators are very small and measure less than 1 mm in adult stage. The larvae are white and adults are orange to brown in colour. They are able to live during a few weeks and reproduce in the areas where the find their prey. Despite its small size, the Taurrus predator acts aggressively and is able to attack and kill preys that are 3 to 4 times bigger in size.Taurrus contains predatory mites of the species Cheyletus eruditus. Taurrus is a natural enemy of common reptile parasites such as the snake mite Ophionysus natricis, the blood mite Hirstiella trombidiformes, Taurrus will also work against small parasites on scorpions and spiders such as Pimeliaphilus joshuae. When Taurrus encounters a parasite, it will attack and kill it. The predatory mites maintain themselves very well in any type of terrarium.

Application - bottle

1. Rotate the bottle carefully so that the Taurrus mites are evenly distributed inside.2. Open the bottle and release the Taurrus mites evenly inside the terrarium.3. Mite Booster (optional)
Fill the white cartridge with Taurrus and mount the blue holder on your snakes favourite branch in order to get predatory mites close to the reptile. The predators will exit the tube through the small hole in the end.

Application - bucket

1. Rotate the bucket carefully so that the Taurrus mites are evenly distributed inside.2. Open the lid and release the Taurrus mites evenly inside the terrarium.3. Mite Booster (optional)
Fill the white cartridge with Taurrus and mount the blue holder on your snakes favourite branch in order to get predatory mites close to the reptile. The predators will exit the tube through the small hole in the end.

Application process

To prevent a new infestation release new predatory mites every 12 weeks and keep cleaning the terrarium regularly.Taurrus predators will clear around 95% of the parasites they encounter within 10 days after being released. They remain active in the vivarium for up to 4 weeks and they will eventually die as they have no more food.You can expect results within 2 to 3 weeks after the first release of Taurrus. If you don’t see expected results or if you have a severe infestation of parasites, we recommend increasing the dosage or frequency of Taurrus releases.Taurrus can be used on a regular basis as a preventative treatment by applying small amounts every 4-5 weeks. Taurrus is 100% safe for your pet and overdosing is not possible.

Dosage

Taurrus can be used to cure or to prevent a snake mite infestation. First determine whether you would need to treat with a curative or preventive dose. In case you spotted one or a few reptile mites preventive use is adviced. In any other case apply the curative dosage. Overdosage in not possible, the more predatory mites you introduce in the habitat of the reptile the faster the parasite infestation will be reduced. The Taurrus M container is generally sufficient for treating a regular sized terrarium. The table shows how many housings can be treated per Taurrus container.

For best results

Use at temperatures between 13 and 45 °C. Do not apply Taurrus simultaneously with insecticides, whitewash, oil baths, diatomaceous earth or other agents that could affect the predatory mites. We recommend allowing at least 2 weeks before using Taurrus if you have used chemicals products. People who are allergic to shellfish and/or house dust mites may have an allergic reaction when using Taurrus. Use of gloves is recommended.

Shelf life

For best results, use the product immediately upon receipt. Taurrus can be stored for 1-2 days in a dark and ventilated place at 12-15 °C.