Wow that is really a more complicated question then many realize.
Snake mites only feed on snakes ,passive transfer can occur.
For instance your at a reptile show handle a snake with mites then handle your snakes . Transfer can take place.There are many other types of mites. Some of which will also host on snakes,possibly Harvest mites chigger type mites,Trombicula alfreddugesi in N. America.
Other parasites like Cattle Louse, Haematopinus eurysternus or swine Louse Hog Louse, Haematopinus suis.
I question whether or not these could host or temporarily host on snakes.
So I believe there are other forms of parasitic mites other than snake mites that could pose a threat.
I'm Not certain even about wood mites that could be in some bedding how they affect snakes. They probably don't have any affect on snakes . Although I can't be certain of that.
Seems to me that this is one of those ares that needs alot of research.
Merry Christmas.
. . . . Lar M
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