All great advice. I like Tim's protocol for soaking the snake in a weakened solution of Nolvasan while treating the cage with Provent A Mite. We do the same and the nolvasan will kill bacteria caused by the wounds of small parasites. Prevention is always the key and one way to prevent a mite outbreak is to also do periodic treatments with Provent A Mite just to prevent a flare up (or bringing in a specimen that may have appeared to be clean but actually had mites). Twice a year we do preventative treatments of all animals and their exhibits. Additionally, any new animal goes into a separate quarantine room and is automatically treated.

Rob Carmichael, Curator
The Wildlife Discovery Center
Lake Forest, IL


>>I agree with Tim. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of treatment. Isolation and initial treatment of all new animals is a MUST. If mites are found, Provent-A-Mite is worth the cost. This stuff works like magic and continues working long after application. It can be ordered at www.pro-products.com.
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Rob Carmichael, Curator
The Wildlife Discovery Center at Elawa Farm
Lake Forest, IL

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