I am posting this in the Ball Python forum and Health forum at the same time

got 4 new CBB ball pythons a month ago. A few of them hets. Last night, I discovered mites in a water bowl that a snake had been soaking in. Upon further inspection, the other 3 have been hit as well.

They were on Aspen.

I got some provent-a-mite. These are rubbermaid containers in a melamine rack. Bleach solution the tubs, hides, and water bowls. Lay newspaper in the tubs, spray the stuff as directed. Spray the inside of the melamine rack where the tub slides in. Spray on the floor around the rack. Spray on the floor around my other racks. Let the spray ventilate and dry, reinsert snake and water bowl. How often should I be respraying? Looking at the label, what I have done will knock these bugs out. I believe I am early in the infestation, but as this is my 1st go around with mites, I can't be sure what is considered a mild or severe infestation.

The label makes no mention of respraying tomorrow, or a week from now. It just says to do this monthly to prevent future outbreaks. I am freaking out!!!

Any advice, anything I have forgotten, anything I am overlooking, anything, please tell me.

I wanted mite free snakes, not snakes with free mites. I must have misread the ad.

Thanks in advance
Denver Tom

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