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  • 05-31-2015, 08:27 PM
    grcforce327
    Re: How to fight a complete mite infestation EMERGENCY!!
    You have 17 animals,and are clueless on treatment. People...learn all about an animal FIRST,before you purchase it.;)
  • 05-31-2015, 09:45 PM
    jesst
    Re: How to fight a complete mite infestation EMERGENCY!!
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by bcr229 View Post
    When I use them I remove the water bowls as the pesticide has a strong affinity for water, I hang up the strip, and I close the door. After 24 hours I open the door, put the strip into an airtight container and store it in the garage, air out the room, and put the water bowls back.

    Repeat weekly for eight weeks along with your other mite treatments such as treating the enclosures and paper substrate with permethrin solution, wiping the snakes with Reptile Spray, etc.

    Thank you, I just wasn't sure if you could just hang it as a preventative
  • 05-31-2015, 09:47 PM
    jesst
    Re: How to fight a complete mite infestation EMERGENCY!!
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by grcforce327 View Post
    You have 17 animals,and are clueless on treatment. People...learn all about an animal FIRST,before you purchase it.;)

    I have 32 snakes.....and I ask questions all of the time. there are many different ways to treat for mites. There is no reason to bash someone just for seeking advice. I'm sure you don't know everything there is to know about snakes
  • 05-31-2015, 10:31 PM
    fLako0aGuiiLaR
    Re: How to fight a complete mite infestation EMERGENCY!!
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by grcforce327 View Post
    You have 17 animals,and are clueless on treatment. People...learn all about an animal FIRST,before you purchase it.;)

    I do know how to treat for mites
    I wast just asking what is a more effective way to treat my collection.
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