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Mites need help asap!!!

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  • 09-01-2013, 01:39 PM
    MarcsReptileShed
    Mites need help asap!!!
    This is the 2nd time ive had mites in my bp tank, first i had fir bark, changed over to aspen cleaned the whole tank with a water and vinegar mix. Now i have aspen bedding with spagnum moss, which is where i fpund the mite eggs the 2nd time with some worm looking thing. Anyways i need help immediately! I looked ober the snake and he seemed fine, he hasnt been in his water dish but im going to soak him in the tub. Need urgent help! Thanks!
  • 09-01-2013, 01:43 PM
    nick654377
    Buy a thing of nix shampoo and clean the encloser with that. One small bottle of nix and a gallon of water. Only thing that worked for me.
  • 09-01-2013, 01:49 PM
    MarcsReptileShed
    Re: Mites need help asap!!!
    i cant find nix at my local walmart and i cant wait any other suggestions?!
  • 09-01-2013, 01:50 PM
    Diamond Serpents
    Re: Mites need help asap!!!
    A good write up from Aaron, read this and I guarantee you will get rid of your mites.

    http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...t=nuking+aaron


    Good luck, as long as you follow this and are up keeping with the battle.. you will win the war.
  • 09-01-2013, 01:51 PM
    Louie
    Re: Mites need help asap!!!
    I never had a problem with mites but you should use something else than vinegar mix. You could try bleach (2 tsp for 1 gallon of hot water) and just wash everything. And for me, I baked substrate in the oven at 250F for 20-40mins which would kill any pest in the substrate. Usually pet stores treat their substrates but I take great precautions with my enclosures. And do what other guy said, get a dog flea shampoo and dilute in water and wash other stuff and idk if u can directly wash python but you should do some research on it.

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  • 09-01-2013, 01:51 PM
    Sgpython
    Re: Mites need help asap!!!
    You can also find it at your local rite aid or pharmacies
  • 09-01-2013, 02:09 PM
    Louie
    Re: Mites need help asap!!!
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