Frontline spray works very well. Don't just spray it on the snake, you need to spray it on a cloth(until damp) and rub the snake down with it. Of course observe all other mite treatment protocols such as no particulate substrate(ie paper towels), cleaning and disinfecting the cage after each treatment, quarantine ect. The only difference between treating a venomous snake and an animal like a Lampropeltisis the safety issue. The safest way to do this it to tube the snake and rub it down with the cloth over most of the body. It is better to pin the head so you can treat the entire snake(a lot of mites will probably be under the jaw and around the face area) but it is MUCH riskier. If you are not comfortable doing this you should seek out an experienced venomous keeper or veterinarian to help you(caution: most vets dont have a clue about treating a corn snake for blister disease, let along knowing how to properly handle and restrain a venomous snake). Don't forget that this is an arduous and time consuming process that could take weeks to resolve, mainly because most sprays, even Frontline, do not kill all stages of the mite cycle and mites can fit into the smallest cracks and crevices imaginable. That being said, you can still knock out the infestation if you are diligent enough. Good luck and please be careful not to get bitten. Any questions feel free to contact me.
Will
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