Mite on my Ball Python??

I found these little black specs on my girl and when I looked closely they were moving!! How do I know what kind they are?? I have searched the web and cleaned my cage thouroughly now no sign of them but what were they??

If they were black specs and moving, they were probably mites. Go to Reptile Basics, LLLReptile, The Bean Farm, etc. and order a can of Prevent-A-Mite. Once that comes in, apply it per the directions and that should clear up your mite problem. In the mean time, go to a pet store and buy "Reptile Relief" spray and apply that to your snake. That should clear up your problem.

Also, I would clean the cage, the hides, the branches, the water bowel, etc. and put your snake on paper towel for now until you can get the mite problem cleared up. Then, once it's cleared, clean everything again and sanitize with something like F10 or Chlorhexadine (you can also buy that when you buy your PAM).

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Originally Posted by BHReptiles

If they were black specs and moving, they were probably mites. Go to Reptile Basics, LLLReptile, The Bean Farm, etc. and order a can of Prevent-A-Mite. Once that comes in, apply it per the directions and that should clear up your mite problem. In the mean time, go to a pet store and buy "Reptile Relief" spray and apply that to your snake. That should clear up your problem.

Also, I would clean the cage, the hides, the branches, the water bowel, etc. and put your snake on paper towel for now until you can get the mite problem cleared up. Then, once it's cleared, clean everything again and sanitize with something like F10 or Chlorhexadine (you can also buy that when you buy your PAM).

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Everything they said. Provent-a-mite works beautifully for me

PAM it up

My Mojave BP reacted weird to Provent-A-Mite. i had to use Silver Sulfadiazine Cream for a week.

You should never spray PAM on a snake or put a snake in an enclosure where it's not completely dry.

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Originally Posted by Inarikins

You should never spray PAM on a snake or put a snake in an enclosure where it's not completely dry.

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X2 read the instructions, then read them again and follow exactly. PAM is extremely effective.

I got three snakes with mites from an online purchase. Not having PAM on hand but also not wanting to wait I used Reptile Spray from Petco. It worked awesome. Killed them on contact and is safe for the snakes. Worked for me in one treatment. Was fast and easy and I didn't have to wait.

http://m.petco.com/product/109610/Na...ile-Spray.aspx

Black poppy seed looking things are reptile mites. Even if you don't see them, they could still be around. Eggs are microscopic and juvies are almost near invisible.

Sanitize your cage, cage items,and accessories with bleach and hot water. Put your snake on paper towel substrate and keep the set up simple ( hide and water dish)

Provent-a-Mite works wonders. And it should be a standard procedure to treat all new additions for mites, so its great to have PAM on hand.

In the mean time, soak your snake once a day for 15-30 minutes with a drop or two of dish soap.

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Originally Posted by KMG

I got three snakes with mites from an online purchase. Not having PAM on hand but also not wanting to wait I used Reptile Spray from Petco. It worked awesome. Killed them on contact and is safe for the snakes. Worked for me in one treatment. Was fast and easy and I didn't have to wait.

http://m.petco.com/product/109610/Na...ile-Spray.aspx

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Thanks for the advice! Just ordered a bottle :)

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Originally Posted by satomi325

Provent-a-Mite works wonders. And it should be a standard procedure to treat all new additions for mites, so its great to have PAM on hand.

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Exactly. When we have new snakes due we PAM the tank and hides the day prior to their arrival, and treat the snake with Reptile Relief immediately once its here. We got hit hard a while back, never again!

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Originally Posted by bcr229

Exactly. When we have new snakes due we PAM the tank and hides the day prior to their arrival, and treat the snake with Reptile Relief immediately once its here. We got hit hard a while back, never again!

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I also keep a can of PAM and bottle of Reptile Relief on hand. I also keep a bottle of betadine and F10 on hand. I think it's just good practice to have those on hand.

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Originally Posted by bcr229

Exactly. When we have new snakes due we PAM the tank and hides the day prior to their arrival, and treat the snake with Reptile Relief immediately once its here. We got hit hard a while back, never again!

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Reptile Relief is now Reptile Spray. It can be used on everything.

When I got my free mites with a order of snakes I cleaned the tubs, hides, bowls, floor, EVERYTHING including the snakes with Reptile Spray. I know everybody loves PAM but Reptile Spray really was great. Plus I have seen it at both big box pet stores which makes it super easy to get in a pinch.

I did one treatment and the only mites from then on that I found were dead. The snakes are great.

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Originally Posted by KMG

Reptile Relief is now Reptile Spray. It can be used on everything.

When I got my free mites with a order of snakes I cleaned the tubs, hides, bowls, floor, EVERYTHING including the snakes with Reptile Spray. I know everybody loves PAM but Reptile Spray really was great. Plus I have seen it at both big box pet stores which makes it super easy to get in a pinch.

I did one treatment and the only mites from then on that I found were dead. The snakes are great.

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We aren't saying the spray is bad...just that if you use it WITH the PAM...it's like a recipe for a cure. It could be that only the spray is needed to cure a minor problem. But if you use the spray and PAM, then you've really killed the problem. I'd rather use both and know without question that the mites are gone rather than just use one or the other. Just my opinion though.

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Originally Posted by TedMeisterSir

My Mojave BP reacted weird to Provent-A-Mite. i had to use Silver Sulfadiazine Cream for a week.

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I'll ask again. Did you spray your snake with the Provent a mite or just the enclosure??