mites.

[drache]

Lulu, below is a link to previous discussions on your problem. Isolate the infected snake from other ASAP. Any time you handle it wash extensively, all the way to the elbows before handling the un-infected ones so you don't spread them.
http://www.thamnophis.com/forum/gene...341-mites.html

yes
and I also change my clothes after I handle a snake with mites and before approaching other snakes
don't worry about the mites or ticks getting under your skin - they're pretty species specific

[Lulu Bennett]

don't worry about the mites or ticks getting under your skin - they're pretty species specific

lol good its just i became quite ichy and i wasn't sure if it was just the thought of it lol

[Lulu Bennett]

as i said though these were quite big, alot bigger than i thought mites were.
i will be taking all precausions anyway although he might have something to say about that as i have not tamed him that much lol
i see some nasty bites coming my way lol bugger!!!!!!!!!!!

[drache]

lol good its just i became quite ichy and i wasn't sure if it was just the thought of it lol

I get itchy when I even think of mites
and when I take care of the snakes that do have them, I always feel like the damn bugs are all over me and I'm gonna spread them to the rest of the world

[Lulu Bennett]

lol rhea. i am glad it isn't just me lol

[Bay_area]

Alright, I am going to let you in on the best most effective way to get rid of mites & it will only cost $5. All major reptile dealers I know use this even when they sell the customer the expensive stuff.

Hearts 2 in 1 powder for cats available @ K-mart. only this brand carries the active ingredient to kill mites. Make sure it is the one for cats & not dogs


1. spinkle the powder in a plastic container with a couple of pieces of newsprint.
2. put the affected snake in the container.
3. Clean out the snakes enclosure the best you can. after cleaning the enclosure, make sure it is dried good. sprinkle the powder thoughout the bottom of the enclosure. Then cover with whatever substrate you use. (I use aspen 1) this will kill the mites that will hatch from the eggs that are in the enclosure.
4. By this time most of the mites should have fallen off the snake. You will see "black specks" in the plastic container, those are the mites. Place the snake back in its enclosure.
5. Dispose of the powder & newsprint in a plastic bag.

I have used this treatment for over 12 years now. Whenever I have acquired a new snake I treat it this way for mites. I have no mite problem & have over 60 snakes. any questions, feel free to contact me.

[enigma200316]

Alright, I am going to let you in on the best most effective way to get rid of mites & it will only cost $5. All major reptile dealers I know use this even when they sell the customer the expensive stuff.

Hearts 2 in 1 powder for cats available @ K-mart. only this brand carries the active ingredient to kill mites. Make sure it is the one for cats & not dogs


1. spinkle the powder in a plastic container with a couple of pieces of newsprint.
2. put the affected snake in the container.
3. Clean out the snakes enclosure the best you can. after cleaning the enclosure, make sure it is dried good. sprinkle the powder thoughout the bottom of the enclosure. Then cover with whatever substrate you use. (I use aspen 1) this will kill the mites that will hatch from the eggs that are in the enclosure.
4. By this time most of the mites should have fallen off the snake. You will see "black specks" in the plastic container, those are the mites. Place the snake back in its enclosure.
5. Dispose of the powder & newsprint in a plastic bag.

I have used this treatment for over 12 years now. Whenever I have acquired a new snake I treat it this way for mites. I have no mite problem & have over 60 snakes. any questions, feel free to contact me.

so I'm guessing theres no harm to the snake short term or long!!!!!

[Bay_area]

so I'm guessing theres no harm to the snake short term or long!!!!!

None that I know of. Even the major reptile stores use this. They may sell the other stuff, but go into their back rooms that is what they use. East Bay Vivarium in Berkeley does sell it on the floor. I know Gillingham uses it too @ GVS in Lodi.
I probly would not use it with herps that eat insects