2006-07-21 11:03:35 · 4 answers · asked by Patrick M 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Tough skin and scales make it difficult for a mosquito bite. Also, a mosquito is not likely to be attracted to a snake or lizard, because reptiles do not perspire, and mosquitoes follow the pheromones in sweat.
The major parasite problems with reptiles are ticks and mites, which can cause irritability and weight loss, and general malaise.
2006-07-21 14:20:23 · answer #1 · answered by Spel Chekker 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't see why not..I'm sure it's just about the same affect as with humans.
In most female mosquitoes, the mouth parts form a long proboscis for piercing the skin of mammals (or in some cases birds or even reptiles and amphibians) to suck their blood.
2006-07-21 13:04:08 · answer #2 · answered by Courtney L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends, I'm sure the mosquito would bite them if it could, but their scales/skin can be pretty thick so I'm not sure if a mosquito could penetrate them, especially on larger reptiles.
2006-07-21 13:55:27 · answer #3 · answered by snake_girl85 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. They're cold blooded. Mosquitoes only feed on warm blooded creatures.
2006-07-22 12:15:35 · answer #4 · answered by preacher55 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋