how to get rid of the snake mites.?

Question

ok i now i should spray it down with listerine,clean it and put paper towels down instead but how do i get rid of the ones on the snake? theyre near his mouth

Answer 1

They make a 'mite dust" that you should be able to find at your local pet store.

Answer 2

Listerine can kill your snake.


It will take a few treatments to get rid of the mites. You will need to remove everything from the enclosure. You will have to treat the entire enclosure, including the lid, under the enclosure, around the top if you are using an aquarium. During treatment, do not leave a water dish in the enclosure. If you are using anything wood in the enclosure, throw it away (hide box, log, etc). Use papertowels for bedding.

Now, for what to use. There are 3 products I can say for sure work.

1 is Provent-A-Mite, but you have to order it online and it is around $20 a can. You have to be very careful using it, as I have seen snakes get severe burns from misuse.

2 is called Reptile Relief by DeFlea. It is a "natural" treatment. It is absorbed through the shell of the mites and they explode. I have used this myself on several new snakes that I have gotten in with mites. I have taken care of the mite problem within 2 treatments, and I always treat a 3rd time just to make sure.

3 is Sevin dust. Several people will tell you not to use this as it is a strong pesticide. I have used it recently with no problem. Just a light sprinkle under the papertowels and a sprinkle on the snake. Usually 1 treatment is all it takes.

I would say use the reptile relief. It is the safest. To get the mites on the face, spray a little on your hands and wipe on his face. Be sure not to get it into the mouth or eyes. After treatment, the snake will go into a shed cycle.

Answer 3

Be wise and use products that are MADE and APPROVED for reptile use.

Snake mites can be difficult to completely eliminate from your collection without taking multiple steps. They lay eggs on substrates, hides, glass, anywhere they can get – except the snake itself. They appear as “black flecks of pepper” on your reptile, in its water dish, and elsewhere in the cage. Reptile mites, besides being uncomfortable for the animal, can also spread disease. They are also capable of moving as much as 40 feet per hour. Just think of how many laps around the room your animals are in the mites could make in a night!

Treatment and Prevention: There are several reptile related anti-mite products available on the market today. Most notably the best in prevention and treatment categories is Provent-a-Mite™. Provent-a-Mite™ is the first certified and patented reptile mite treatment on the market. Be very sure to follow the directions on the label. Provent-a-Mite™ is NOT to be applied directly to animals and doing so may kill them. It is only to be used on caging (inside and out), floors, shelves, etc. Because of how much movement mites can actually make, it is important to treat every surface around the room.

There are several products available made to treat the animals directly. Products such as ZooMed’s Mite-Off and Natural Chemistry Reptile Relief Mite Spray are formulated to be used directly on the animal. It is safe for all reptiles including use in their eyes were mites like to hide the most. They both require regular applications, and also do well at treating other objects in the enclosure.

Answer 4

I would strongly NOT reccomend the Nix solution. I rescued a ball python that was covered in mites. Someone I know personally, reccomended the nix solution, and the snake passed away within a few days before I was able to get it into my vet. Now true, it could have been just a very sick snake to beging with...but, she seemed to have been improving until I used the nix. Good luck. They are nasty little things be sure to find something, safe, to treat your carpeted areas and furniture as well.

Answer 5

How do I get rid of mites?
There are several ways to get rid of mites. Some of the more popular treatments include Nix lice shampoo (available in your local pharmacy), Provent-a-Mite and Reptile Relief. The enclosure should be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected using your choice of cleaning agent and hot water. Mites can get in to, and lay eggs in the tiniest of crevices. If you have any wood, it should be thrown out or baked/boiled to kill any mites/eggs. If you are using decorative setups, it is best to switch to functional setups with only the necessary items and newspaper/paper towel as substrate. Nix should be diluted one bottle to one gallon of water and sprayed over entire enclosure (excluding water bowl). Allow to dry and place the snake back in the enclosure. Provent a Mite should be sprayed lightly inside enclosure and closed for a bit to allow the aerosols to get in to any crevices. I prefer to also spray the substrate as well. Allow to air out thoroughly before placing snake inside. Water bowl should be placed in only after it has thoroughly aired out. Reptile Relief can be sprayed directly on the snake (follow directions).