Help with mites

MyKuLoO · 09-22-14, 01:59 PM

Hi, my Jungle Carpet Python seems to have mites.

About a month ago I first noticed that she was spending a lot of time in his waterbowl. I tried the mite treatment, both spraying and wiping her down with the towel sprayed with the treatment. Soaked the hides, wood, and everything else in the hottest water my tub could produce...sprayed, soaked with hot water, and cleaned out the tank.

It appears that this works for about 3 days...then once again my snake is back in the water. I do notice dead mites in the water but usually < 10 at a time floating in the water.

What can I do?! This same treatment has been repeated about 4 times now with no luck!

**millertime89** · 09-22-14, 02:06 PM

Permethrin and diluted in water, NIX lice shampoo diluted in water, a can of Provent-A-Mite (PAM), or a bottle of Reptile Spray from Reptile Basics. All but the PAM can be applied directly to the animal, you can also bathe her in some water with NIX or Permethrin mixed in. If you order PAM pull the animal and water bowl, spray until there's a fog in the enclosure, let sit for 30 minutes while the animal is soaking in some water or some water mixed with NIX or permethrin. For the rest remove the water, spray the enclosure, and replace the water.

CosmicOwl · 09-22-14, 02:15 PM

never had mites, but I thought you were supposed to do a second treatment because the chemicals don't effect the eggs?

MyKuLoO · 09-22-14, 02:18 PM

Is Nix meant for reptiles? and where can I get it?

**millertime89** · 09-22-14, 02:33 PM

It's safe for reptiles if diluted and not drank. You can find it at walgreens or walmart usually.

Second treatments are always a good idea. I treat once every few months just as a precaution. I'm due for another round of bug bomb next month.

MyKuLoO · 09-22-14, 02:33 PM

diluated 1:1?

**millertime89** · 09-22-14, 02:56 PM

10:1 water:treatment

SSSSnakes · 09-22-14, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CosmicOwl

never had mites, but I thought you were supposed to do a second treatment because the chemicals don't effect the eggs?

PAM last for 30 days. It will kill the new mites when they hatch.

NewHerp293 · 09-22-14, 05:51 PM

I tried quite a few different things that all worked for a few days but then id find them again. I ordered a can of PAM and havent seen a mite or any excessive soaking since!

**millertime89** · 09-22-14, 06:01 PM

The only reason I mention the other options is that PAM isn't cheap. I use the other methods and reserve the PAM for when I've got an outbreak. But PAM is like the Mite MOAB.

NewHerp293 · 09-22-14, 07:15 PM

It depends on whats cheap to you though cause im pretty freaking broke but $21 including shipping wasnt bad at all. And one can seems like it would last awhillle.

GUITARZAN509 · 09-23-14, 06:14 PM

Remove water dish, get some " No Pest Strip " cut in 1 inch peice put in plastic container with holes in it cover most of the holes in snake cage leave in for 3 days, then take out for 3 days put water dish back in, then repeat 3 or 4 times, then 3 months later do it all again to make sure

**millertime89** · 09-23-14, 06:31 PM

Those no pest strips make me very uncomfortable. I know tons of people use them but I don't trust them. I looked at them and the warnings on the label are something I'm not about to ignore.

MyKuLoO · 09-24-14, 01:50 AM

Just bought can of PAM from the original site came out to just over $24 for the bottle/can. Anybody know how long it takes to ship to california? Is it okay to spray directly on my snake? Will mites do any permanent damage to my snake?

NewHerp293 · 09-24-14, 09:05 AM

Definitely dont spray it right on the snake! Wait till everything is totally dry and doesnt smell. Dont spray the water bowl either