Ahh! MITES!

WTH! I just checked on my bp, and she has mites!
How does that even happen? She was fine two days ago.
I took everything out of her enclosure and have her on some paper towel, plus
I bought her some mite spray off amazon.
Any advice on what else I need to do to for her is more than welcome. I feel so bad for her! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...184db2fee0.jpg


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Where did you get her from? How long ago?

did you add anything new? Go to a local shop?

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Originally Posted by bellad0nna87

WTH! I just checked on my bp, and she has mites!
How does that even happen? She was fine two days ago.
I took everything out of her enclosure and have her on some paper towel, plus
I bought her some mite spray off amazon.
Any advice on what else I need to do to for her is more than welcome. I feel so bad for her! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...184db2fee0.jpg


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what rotten luck!!! were you at a pet store or around another snake recently?

thankfully ive never dealt with mites, but here is a thread with a lot of good info in it. read through and let us know if you still have questions!!!

good call on the paper towel. i guess that's an old photo?

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Originally Posted by tttaylorrr

what rotten luck!!! were you at a pet store or around another snake recently?

thankfully ive never dealt with mites, but here is a thread with a lot of good info in it. read through and let us know if you still have questions!!!

good call on the paper towel. i guess that's an old photo?

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Yes it’s an old photo[emoji22] my poor little lady! Thank you for linking the thread.
As far as the mites go, I haven’t touched any other snakes or been to a pet shop. I did buy her a hide that was made of bark. Could that have been it?


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As far as the mites go, I haven’t touched any other snakes or been to a pet shop. I did buy her a hide that was made of bark. Could that have been it?

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where was the hide from?

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where was the hide from?

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It was by “flukers” which I got off of amazon


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Originally Posted by bellad0nna87

It was by “flukers” which I got off of amazon


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hm...

there's just not enough info to conclude where the mites came from. all you need to worry about now is the war! read up on mite treatments and let us know if you have more questions.

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hm...

there's just not enough info to conclude where the mites came from. all you need to worry about now is the war! read up on mite treatments and let us know if you have more questions.

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Thank you! I’ll definitely holler if I need anymore help[emoji25]


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Originally Posted by bellad0nna87

Thank you! I’ll definitely holler if I need anymore help[emoji25]


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you've already proven to be a great new owner with your diligence in your snake's care. you got this!!!

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you've already proven to be a great new owner with your diligence in your snake's care. you got this!!!

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So nice! Thank you so much [emoji177]


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So nice! Thank you so much [emoji177]


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you're very welcome; this is what we're here for. [emoji3]

It seems unlikely to have gotten mites from a 'bark' hide that most certainly came from a warehouse via Amazon....mites need snakes to survive. Now IF the
hide of natural material like tree-or-cork bark came from a pet store, that might be another matter...

How long have you had this snake?

I went through this. I used both a snake spray and an enclosure spray. After the second application, it was pretty much gone. I followed the directions of both sprays to the letter. Ironically I threw out my log hide and anything else made of wood. The whole process was easy and my initial panic was unwarranted. So don't get too upset it'll get better fast.

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It seems unlikely to have gotten mites from a 'bark' hide that most certainly came from a warehouse via Amazon....mites need snakes to survive. Now IF the
hide of natural material like tree-or-cork bark came from a pet store, that might be another matter...

How long have you had this snake?

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I’ve had her for about three weeks and prior to putting the hide in, she was fine! So I truly don’t know where it all came from.


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Originally Posted by SMTHook

I went through this. I used both a snake spray and an enclosure spray. After the second application, it was pretty much gone. I followed the directions of both sprays to the letter. Ironically I threw out my log hide and anything else made of wood. The whole process was easy and my initial panic was unwarranted. So don't get too upset it'll get better fast.

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Thank you! I got her some reptile spray thing off amazon (had good reviews) so I’m gonna use that on her and the enclosure.



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Originally Posted by bellad0nna87

Thank you! I got her some reptile spray thing off amazon (had good reviews) so I’m gonna use that on her and the enclosure.



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Here's what I used. One on left for enclosure, one on right for snake. Plus I put Pi in the pic because pics of noodles are cool. :)https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...6d9a981e33.jpg

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Here's what I used. One on left for enclosure, one on right for snake. Plus I put Pi in the pic because pics of noodles are cool. :)https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...6d9a981e33.jpg

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That’s the exact reptile spray I bought off amazon! I’ll have to buy one for her enclosure.
I just feel so bad for her! Mites gotta suck.



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Originally Posted by bellad0nna87

That’s the exact reptile spray I bought off amazon! I’ll have to buy one for her enclosure.
I just feel so bad for her! Mites gotta suck.



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That stuff works. I'd put him in a tub with a white towel while doing the enclosure with the other stuff. The Wipe Out can't go on the snake so I'd have to wait awhile after cleaning to return him. When I did, all the dead mites could be seen on the white towel in the tub.

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I’ve had her for about three weeks and prior to putting the hide in, she was fine! So I truly don’t know where it all came from.


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Then she had mites when you got her...she brought them home & it took this long for them to multiply enough for you to see (notice) them. Sorry, but it happens.

It takes a little time for them to reproduce new generations but when they do their numbers go up exponentially & you finally saw them.

Pay close attention where you buy a snake from...many places are risky, like us going to a grammar school & NOT getting the latest virus...;)

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Originally Posted by Bogertophis

Then she had mites when you got her...she brought them home & it took this long for them to multiply enough for you to see (notice) them. Sorry, but it happens.

It takes a little time for them to reproduce new generations but when they do their numbers go up exponentially & you finally saw them.

Pay close attention where you buy a snake from...many places are risky, like us going to a grammar school & NOT getting the latest virus...;)

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Ugghhh that’s so :cens0r::cens0r::cens0r::cens0r:ty. I haven’t seen any mites on her today, I’m hoping this spray stuff is working. I guess only time will tell!


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Originally Posted by bellad0nna87

Ugghhh that’s so :cens0r::cens0r::cens0r::cens0r:ty. I haven’t seen any mites on her today, I’m hoping this spray stuff is working. I guess only time will tell!


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Yeah mites are literal DEMONS! If you want a better understanding of their life cycle here is some helpful info that goes more into depth about them.

http://vpi.com/publications/the_life...of_snake_mites

OP I reccomend if you can, grab a hold of Prevent-A-Mite to treat your enclosure. It kills all life stages of mites.

http://pro-products.com/provent-a-mite/

Good luck! With patience and persistence I'm sure you will eradicate them! Just give it 2-3 months

Forgot to add, since it's often overlooked;

If you get Provent - a - mite be sure to follow the instructions when spraying. Make sure everything is 100% dry before putting your snake back in! You'd want to keep your snake in a spare tub while everything is drying, preferably in a different room for at least a day.

PAM when wet can be dangerous to snakes so it's best not to put water bowls back in the treated cage for 2 days until everything is fully dry.