pesky mites

clreptiles · 07-10-16, 01:58 AM

hey guys needing some help regarding mites the snake treatment is working fine only into thesecond week what i wanted to no is whats the best way to rid of poss mites and there eggs on cork hides and other viv decor ? i have got 2 large rubs full with bleach and water that the contents are fully submerged and have been for a week is that long enought i have no clue on the egg cycle many also how can i treat the younger corns 2x late cb15 and 2x 1 yr and a abit does hibiscrub contain enoght isopropyl alcohol to dry and kill the eggs that may be residing in the vivs tia.

**Andy_G** · 07-11-16, 08:58 AM

http://www.ssnakess.com/forums/gener...ake-mites.html

I wouldn't use isopropyl for treatment of mites.

jpsteele80 · 07-11-16, 09:38 AM

I use Provent A Mite, do not spray it on your animal directly or it will kill them, Pam the hell out of the cage and make sure all the fumes are gone before putting the snake back in there. It last up to six months ( is what they say ) but definitely gets the job done. There a pain to treat and can live a very long time off a host so once they are gone from the inside of the cage I would spray a little Pam around the bottom of the outside of the cage every 3 months for 3 months just to make sure they were gone.

RAD House · 07-11-16, 12:32 PM

I used Provent-a-mite and followed the directions to a t. Unfortunately it ended up killing my baby garter snake, so I will never use the stuff again. If I ever have a mite scare again I will be using predatory mites, which are mites that only eat other mites and small insects. I have read many reports of people having great success with them.

**Minkness** · 07-11-16, 12:56 PM

Yeah, I have heard more bad than good for PAM. I use Sevin Dust and it works great with zero ill effects. I was also given a bottle of an all natural spray from my local reptile store. It's put out by 'Natural Chemistry'. Trying it for the 1st time and going to see if it works.

Seems mites are out enmass this year. =(

RAD House · 07-11-16, 01:02 PM

I am sorry to hear that Mink. I would definitely be interested to know how the natural stuff works. good luck.

jpsteele80 · 07-11-16, 01:19 PM

Natural chemistry does work to kill the mites on your snake, i use it in conjunction with Pam. It works by drying the mites out. After a little bit be sure to take a wet paper towel and run your snake down with it as it will dry skin out as well. I would imagine if your snake died from Pam something else was wrong. I have used it may times from bringing a snake home from a show that has them not knowing and then have to treat the whole collection.

Jim Smith · 07-11-16, 01:55 PM

I would be concerned that Seven DUST would irritate the nasal passages or possibly even cause an RI.

SerpentineDream · 07-11-16, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MesoCorney

If I ever have a mite scare again I will be using predatory mites, which are mites that only eat other mites and small insects. I have read many reports of people having great success with them.

Hmmm, intriguing.... Where would you get the predatory mites? Do you need a lot of them to get the job done? Do they die off when your infestation is gone?

No mites here yet, but we have wild mice that sometimes sneak into the house and they can carry them. Caught a deer mouse a few days ago... in the snake room of all places. Don't know what he was thinking, taking up residence in there. It must have smelled overwhelmingly of predators.

RAD House · 07-11-16, 02:30 PM

No he was showing the symptoms of poisoning by this product. Garter species have been known to show higher sensitivity especially babies. To me there are better safer options. Also I was less than impressed with the manufacturer when I contacted them. They insisted that it is safe for all species, but when I asked if they have done actual testing they avoided answering me.

**Andy_G** · 07-11-16, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by MesoCorney

No he was showing the symptoms of poisoning by this product. Garter species have been known to show higher sensitivity especially babies. To me there are better safer options. Also I was less than impressed with the manufacturer when I contacted them. They insisted that it is safe for all species, but when I asked if they have done actual testing they avoided answering me.

Hognose as well have had adverse affects. Partly why I love the Nix treatment method...you can dilute it a little bit more and still be able to use it on garters and hognose without them getting the spins.

The predatory mites have always intrigued me.

RAD House · 07-11-16, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SerpentineDream

Hmmm, intriguing.... Where would you get the predatory mites? Do you need a lot of them to get the job done? Do they die off when your infestation is gone?

No mites here yet, but we have wild mice that sometimes sneak into the house and they can carry them. Caught a deer mouse a few days ago... in the snake room of all places. Don't know what he was thinking, taking up residence in there. It must have smelled overwhelmingly of predators.

Yes they die off when they run out of prey. You can order them on several online retailers, including Amazon. As far as numbers needed, the retailer might have a better idea.

**Minkness** · 07-11-16, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Smith

I would be concerned that Seven DUST would irritate the nasal passages or possibly even cause an RI.

I have never experienced it as it's a pretty heavy 'dust'. I put it under the paper towel, spray it all down so it's damp, then clean it all out a week later.

=)