Also keep in mind it can still take up to 3 months or more to completely get rid of mites. When I had a mite problem I used Provent a Mite, sprayed down the cage, let it dry then put the snake back in and water. I repeated this again in 4 week, including a complete cage cleaning before each treatment. After three treatments, I have no problems with mites ever since.

One thing I do with all new additions to my collection, no matter who I get them from, I spray their cage a few hours to a day ahead of time, before I bring the animal home. It goes into this cage in an isolated area of my apartment (as quarantine...not very effective in a one bedroom apartment, but I do my best). Thus, if any stray mites are on the animal, the treatment kills it before they have a chance to drop off the animal and lay eggs somewhere.

With the lice treatment method...though cheaper, make sure you don't use it too strong...as it can be toxic if too strong. The concentration of permethrin should be .5%
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