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Old 02-23-05, 10:10 AM   #1
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Need some advice

Well it's my first time every dealing with mites and I am not to sure what to do . I had noticed my girl Suzy soaking in her water more than usual so I cheaked for any signs of mites and sure enough there was . I am in the process of moving her into a sterile inviroment and away from the other snakes but they probably already have them . I have no clue how she got them . My question really is how should I treat this . Thanks .
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Old 02-23-05, 10:16 AM   #2
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My advice would be to use Nix, it worked in one shot for me.

Take out all her cage decorations, and soak them in bleach. If your enclosure is a rubbermaid then you can bleach that too.

Dilute a bit of Nix (available at any pharmacy over the counter) in a spray bottle and lightly spray your snake with it. (I get the cream kind of Nix, I think it's the only one. I just use one big squeeze of it in a small spray bottle of water, and shake it up to mix it)

I would personally repeat this every day until you see no more mites floating in her water dish, and keep a close eye on your other snakes.
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Old 02-23-05, 12:34 PM   #3
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Thanks for the advice I go down to the pharmacy right away , I just want to get this under control .
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Old 02-23-05, 01:11 PM   #4
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FERRETS:

Here is a visual of what Heather said.



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Old 02-23-05, 06:39 PM   #5
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I agree with using the nix but not in the concentration that heather describes. One small bottle is to be diluted into 4 liters of distilled water.
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