i was cleaning out some tubs today and noticed a microscopic size blackish bug on my ball python. i found a few more in the tub they were so small you could barely notice them. are these mites? i use aspen bedding and im thinking maybe they came from the aspen bedding? thanks for your help.
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mites???
ballfreak
Nov 17, 2006 01:45 PM
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fgs
Nov 17, 2006 02:30 PM
Mites go through a nymph stage where they become air born particles. I have used Prevent a Mite for years with great success. They key is to stay consistant with a program of spraying or treating against mites every two to three weeks. This method will prevent the mites from reaching adulthood thus stopping the propagation cycle.
It could very well be the aspen that has brought mites to your snakes, but when you consider that they can be floating in the air, then it really puts things in perspective.
Good luck
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Brian Gundy
www.for-goodness-snakes.com
ballfreak
Nov 17, 2006 05:27 PM
what do you mean by airborne? i think i seen a few flying things? say i do have a mite promblem, by spraying provent a mite will this kill any mites that maybe on the snakes?
snakebreederman
Nov 17, 2006 08:59 PM
you can lightly spray the snake with it as long as you block the head from getting sprayed because you dont want your snakes breathing that in... also, totally clean out the cage and put a small layer on all surfaces and leave the snake in there 5-10 minutes then wash the snake off in warm water and re-rinse the cage... that should take care of the mites for at least a while.
