Getting rid of mites

[gonesnakee]

First off before exposing yourself or your animals to any deadly chemicals (ALL of the above mentioned are straight up POISON BTW) ensure it is even required.
The "mites" need to be properly identified is step one.
If they are not even snake/reptile mites no reason to expose the snake to ANY chemicals.
IF they are actual snake mites I suggest either the NIX or the PAM route (NOT the cooking spray! LOL)
Mites are easily identified, the nasty parasites are usually a dark red or black & look like little crabs & can be seen attached to the snake usually in the facial areas & pits/nostrils & they will squish red (blood) when squashed.
Any other types of mites are just a minor annoyance & can also be rid of without exposing the animal to any chemicals. Mark

[Chris72]

Originally Posted by gonesnakee

First off before exposing yourself or your animals to any deadly chemicals
(ALL of the above mentioned are straight up POISON BTW)
ensure it is even required.
The "mites" need to be properly identified is step one.
If they are not even snake/reptile mites no reason to expose the snake to ANY chemicals.
IF they are actual snake mites I suggest either the NIX or the PAM route (NOT the cooking spray! LOL)
Mites are easily identified, the nasty parasites are usually a dark red or black & look like little crabs & can be seen attached to the snake usually in the facial areas & pits/nostrils & they will squish red (blood) when squashed.
Any other types of mites are just a minor annoyance & can also be rid of without exposing the animal to any chemicals. Mark

Yup..that. The line in bold cannot be over emphasized. Permethrin will turn your snakes water to poison. It is designed to kill things so use great care.