my snake finally shed today n i was holding him, ya know check out his new skin , n then i realized i saw this little black bug craweling on him n then i saw 1 or 2 more...what should i do? is it something i should worry about..like rush him anywhere or what? do i go to a pet shop to treat that or can i just do something at home?
and hes a red-tailed boa
2006-08-27 00:27:05 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Pet stores carry Mite-Away and other Mite control sprays used for reptiles. I would pick up a bottle.
But in my opinion, the best to use is "Provent-A-Mite"
http://www.pro-products.com/miteandtemp.html
2006-08-27 00:37:24 · answer #1 · answered by badger_n 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a lot of treatments for mites. Some work better than others. I use Provent-A-Mite as a preventative treatment, but it is intrinsic that you follow the directions on the can exactly. The fumes of this product are very harmful to reptiles. Therefore, you need ample time for it to dry before putting the animal back in it's enclosure after using it. Also, do not put it's water dish back in the cage for 48 hours, and do not TREAT the water dish with any mite treatment chemicals. Pro-Zap, no pest stripes also work well. But again, use with caution. Cut a piece off and place in a deli cup with a lid in the cage with the snake. Remove the water dish.
Leave it in there with the snake for a couple of days. If these don't work or you have trouble finding any of these products, email me. chriso@chrisolsonreptiles.com
Chris
2006-08-28 07:19:26 · answer #2 · answered by cloreptiles 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They sell mite medicine at most pet stores. You'll want to follow the directions on the bottle. And also clean the snake's cage and any cage decorations really good with a mixture of 1 part bleach to 10 parts water. Just make sure you rinse the cage out well and dry it before you put the snake back in.
2006-08-27 11:58:32 · answer #3 · answered by Boober Fraggle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
clean the tank and everything in it with a water and a small amount of bleach and use a product for mites on it,you can buy it at any pet store and use fresh bedding
2006-08-27 11:13:48 · answer #4 · answered by tom l 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever you do!, DO NOT FUMAGATE THE SNAKE!!! My dad was trying to kill cockroaches in my room once and he sprayed Raid, but forgot to tell me, and the fumes killed my corn snake. It would be best to ask a pet store reptile person before doing anything.
2006-08-30 22:02:32 · answer #5 · answered by freddylynngoestoschool 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Boober summed it up pretty well. Just keep the chemicals away from the snakes eyes.
2006-08-27 17:54:47 · answer #6 · answered by jswllms 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Prevent-a-Mite" is the best out there. You got some some advice from the first person.
2006-08-29 02:31:03 · answer #7 · answered by Tak 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my son's red tail got mites, he wiped her down with rubbing alcohol and sterilized her aquarium with bleach then gave her fresh bedding
2006-08-28 03:15:16 · answer #8 · answered by Loollea 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mine had mites when I got her, I took her to the vet, she gave her a shot, and then gave me a syringe with another dose for later, it was easy to give to her...
2006-08-27 18:33:19 · answer #9 · answered by CJ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋