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I posted a message about 2 weeks ago about my snake refusing food and losing weight, well he has continued to not eat. He has not eaten in 2 weeks. He has refused 4 mice. On top of that I just found mites, could these mites be the root of the problem? I am going to take measures to eliminate the mites tomorrow. By the way the I have tried to feed him in every way shape and form, IT DOESNT WORK.
thanks for any info
Sounds like the mites are to root of the problem. They carry a lot of disease and a lot of snakes infested with mites will refuse to eat. Good luck getting rid of them!
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Weight lose is of secondary concern to the mite problem. Remember that snakes can go for a long time without eating. Keep water available at all times. Soak the snake 30-45 minutes to remove some of the mites as well as other treatment for the cage. Use paper towels as a substrate until the mite problem has been eradicated. Definitely address the mite infestation as soon as possible and hopefully the eating problem will subside.
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