do snakes get ticks?
Natural Chemistry Reptile Relief. As low as $5.99. Ticks and mites are the most common external parasites found on snakes and can pose a real threat to the health of your snake. Both ticks and mites feed on blood and severe infestations may cause anemia, leaving the snake weakened and susceptible to disease.Furthermore, they can transmit a number of diseases including various protozoan parasites.he treatment of your snake is only the first step. It is just as important to rid your snake's environment of ticks and mites to prevent re-infestation. It does not make sense to put your treated and clean snake back into an infested home.