Hey Guys,
I had a mite issue a few months ago. Everything was seemingly going well then the mite came creeping back. Which is not uncommon I know. I wanted to go with the most natural, unharmful route. Been using the dawn dish soap. Also got that spray I think natural chemistry that dehydrates the mites, both methods took care of the mites that day, but I think they may be hiding out around the enclosure and getting back in. So I ordered PAM and want to try that as well. But one thing I was willing to try since I didn't have to spray it on the snake itself is the hot shot pet strips. My concern, has anyone heard of a snake getting neurological issue from the strips?? I know to remove the water, I read the mite eradication 101 here on the site. Some say to put the strips in the enclosure in a tiny container and some just hang the strips. I just want to know if there are any known effects it has on the snakes health. Also would like to know if it would be safe to use around other reptiles?? What about amphibians? I have a frog in the snake area. I know if you have tarantulas or feeders not to use them around them as well. I have heard snakes have died from someone using moth balls, so I am super paranoid about these kind of things. Thank you to anyone in advance if they have any information on this.