A MITEY big problem.

[adamanteus]

Mites are a bitch, Shannon, but it sounds like you have it covered. I don't envy you all that work though!

[infernalis]

Shanon - you got it covered, the pro-exotics spray is awesome stuff.

The instructions on BK-II scare me, here is why. Snakes breath the air in that enclosure, they are in contact with that enclosure, they EAT in there too. applied as directed, it is inevitable that the snake will inhale pesticides.

Do you really want poisonous pesticide residues in there with your snakes?

Mites feed on our pets, they climb under the scales and bite like a flea. (these bites can become infected and my Puget is undergoing treatment right now, vet bills, medicines = $$$$$$) #**@ MITES!!!

Mites hide in eye cavities, nostrils, under belly plates and vents, I hate them as much as anyone, AND we have dogs/cats/rats/mice so I am not too fond of fleas and ticks either

BK-II is impressive stuff, and pro-exotics an awesome reptile dealer.

Apply your BK-II as instructed, however, when you "Bomb" the snake room, I would remove the enclosures, Exterminator "bombs" have a "fallout" pesticides and residues will settle all over your enclosures.

"Effective for 6 weeks" simply translates to "poison remains deadly for six weeks"

And since you are cleaning them anyways, why gamble that some of that pesticide may have remained behind to haunt you later?

To treat the snake directly, there are a bunch of "home brew" ideas, my preference is Zoo Med "Mite Off" it is mild and safe as shampoo, and only about $6 a bottle (less on line)

So out on the battlefield, Big guns all the way, "NUKE EM", for the insurgent gorillas hiding out on our pets, be gentle.

My little Puget was a WC, the guy in Washington just grabbed em up and ran a classified on kingsnake "Adult male Puget very pretty" so I bought it, when I put a picture on KS several respectable garter fans immediately scolded me for giving this creep money. SKY brought mites into my home.


Sounds like you got your plan of attack sound and well thought out, sorry to give you more to think about.

Those little buggers can be tenacious, keep your eyes open for a "second assault" they have a long history of returning.....

Don't forget the ceiling fans, lights, wall switch, window frames, door jams, etc. Have I mentioned how much I hate mites yet?

70 snakes? you got the fever BAD

Wayne