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Posted by: bartleyreptiles at Wed Jul 11 19:42:08 2007 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by bartleyreptiles ]

I had a problem once with mites, but got them taken care of using the Nix bedding spray that was mentioned earlier. It can be purchased at CVS or Walgreens and has the same chemicals as Prevent-a-Mite. It is used for treating beds, furniture, etc for lice. It worked great. *BUT*!!! Like mentioned in another post, the enclosure needs to be completely dry and aired out before returning the snake. The fumes can be toxic. What I did (and it worked great) was to take the white paper towels (I suggest using these because you are able to see mites on them) and spray them outside. Then put them in the cage. The repti-relief will be fine on the snake (I used it as well) but I do agree that taking the water out of the enclosure for a couple of days is safer for the snake to ensure that it doesn't ingest any of the chemicals from them coming in contact with the water. Repeat this over a couple of weeks and monitor the paper towels and snake until you no longer see mites... This should take care of your problem!

Clint

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