My luck is on a steady decline :(

[mricyfire]

I just cleaned out my tank less than a week ago. With soap, bleachlike products, glass cleaner etc., changed mulch, washed the hides...everything I could ever imagine doing...and then last night I noticed something odd.

I have this little yellowish-brown little things moving on the sidewalls of the glass. I killed everyone I saw. Checked my snake and none seem to be on him. Then i went looking for what they might be. Read the VPI tick info...and well I dont think they 100% match the description, but more than likely they are.

How can I get rid of them before they do start messing with my snake. I really dont want to dump all the mulch that I just got.

And curious as to how they just appear. Havent had a problem since I have had my snake, but I use a new type of bark this time and I get this (Repti-Bark)

Please help.

[juddb]

Personally i would loose the mulch and put white paper towels. Also you might want to go ahead and order you a can of PAM.... Just in case...

[tmlowe5704]

x2 PAM is the best.


You say you don't want to waste all that mulch. How big is your tank that you would be wasting that much anyway? You don't really need anything deeper than an inch or so and even that is plenty.

[mricyfire]

What is PAM?

I have a 30Breeder 36x18x12. It needs about 12Quarts = $20. Naturally wouldnt mind changing, if I didnt just do it last week.

[Freakie_frog]

What is PAM?

I have a 30Breeder 36x18x12. It needs about 12Quarts = $20. Naturally wouldnt mind changing, if I didnt just do it last week.

PAM = Prevent - A - Mite

[mricyfire]

PAM = Prevent - A - Mite

OOO sounds like that is exactly what I need. Can it be used on top of my setup or would I still have to clean it out before using? And do they sell that at big time pet stores (PetCo Petsmart)?

[Freakie_frog]

OOO sounds like that is exactly what I need. Can it be used on top of my setup or would I still have to clean it out before using? And do they sell that at big time pet stores (PetCo Petsmart)?

I haven't seen it at major stores but you might could find it. It can be used as a prevention or as a treatment if you have mites.. Great stuff.

[tmlowe5704]

How often do you change your bedding? You have one of the most expensive choices for bedding.

[rabernet]

You can buy Provent-A-Mite at http://www.entirelypets.com

I've never seen it in Petco or Petsmart. Follow directions on the can EXACTLY - treat the enclosure, not the snake.

[mricyfire]

How often do you change your bedding? You have one of the most expensive choices for bedding.

Change about every 3-4 weeks. I used to have much cheaper stuff...but I was on the Zoo-Meds site and they said the Repti-Bark is reusable just soak in very hot water...I was thinking of it as a way to save money...so was gonna give it a try.