Ethical Ball Python analog?

All natural, or 'green' doesn't mean it's any safer than a chemical.

There is naturally occuring arsenic, and olenander is a highly toxic plant just by itself. Just because something is all natural doesn't mean it's harmless or won't kill a animal. Many pesticides are 'all natural' and harmless to the environment, yet still toxic to animals. Also, remember that many things that your skin would be fine with can harm your snake(pain killers in neosporin being a classic example). Cancer is all organic and natural.

Mites and ticks are very tough bugs. Things that kill them are bound to be toxic, or they wouldn't kill the bug. I applaud the idea, but doubt you'll find much useful.

I concur with the warnings given. "Natural" is not always better. Poison Ivy is natural and yet... well you know the outcome. Some herbs can be down right toxic to humans and my guess is snakes as well. Besides we are warm blooded animals and snakes are cold blooded. That's a huge difference so what will work for us is not likely to work on them.

I hear ya guys. I've just seen a combo of stuff that has been used on what I would consider to be much more delicate creatures and the bugs went crazy and died within seconds. I don't know just an idea floating around the dome! lol!

What you would think are delicate creatures doesnt mean alot unless you are a herpetologist or a wildlife biologist and know the makeup of said delicate creatures. There is a science involved when developing new things or treatments. As i applaud your desire to find something new to bring to the table it needs a little more then just trial and error. The products out on the market are good effective products. They just need to be used as directed