this scar is the result from direct contact with provent-a-mite. The last owner of this snake did not read the directions on the can and just sprayed it into the cage with the snake still inside, the stuff just ate through the scales right after contact with provent-a-mite spray. As soon as the owner noticed this he took the snake out of the cage and soaked him in water. I own the snake now and he seems to be healthy, I would think there would be some nerological damage but there are no signs, he eats great, sheds fine, and has even bred since then. I thought I would share this picture not to scare people from using provent-a-mite but to show how dangerous it can be if you dont use as directed. thanks



-Dylan Keays

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• The dangers of Provent-a-mite (PIC) - dilwann, Wed Aug 20 19:17:31 2003
• Man that sucks, did you hold down the old owner and spray it on him? n/m - PsychoReptiles, Wed Aug 20 19:43:27 2003
• RE: The dangers of IDIOT owner!!! - tommyboy, Wed Aug 20 20:44:58 2003
• skeptical - Rick Staub, Wed Aug 20 20:45:27 2003
• I agree... - havenots26, Wed Aug 20 20:54:57 2003
• RE: I agree... - havenots26, Wed Aug 20 20:57:54 2003
• my thoughts exactly... - afflicted, Wed Aug 20 21:09:36 2003
• VERY skeptical - Jeff Clark, Wed Aug 20 21:20:02 2003
• RE: skeptical - ScottishCK, Wed Aug 20 21:20:03 2003
• I agree with what Rick said.......... - thecaiman, Wed Aug 20 22:43:24 2003
• thanks for all the replies....more...... - dilwann, Wed Aug 20 22:48:36 2003
• cool looking female! is it me or does she have no pattern on her sides?.n/p - thecaiman, Wed Aug 20 23:39:56 2003
• she does have side patterns but they are washed out..more.. - dilwann, Thu Aug 21 11:26:17 2003
• dude thats sucks man sorry to hear that!!!!...n/p - thecaiman, Thu Aug 21 22:21:31 2003
• I doubt that this condition is from provent a mite... - Carmichael, Thu Aug 21 16:33:12 2003
• I feel I must step in... - Yasser, Fri Aug 22 19:31:29 2003