Opinions on predatory mites?

So, recently I have purchased some Taurrus predatory mites which are supposed to eliminate snake mites. I have given up on mite sprays as it is such a long process and the mites usually come back again in my experience. Have never used these before and I'm curious if they actually do the job... If anyone has any tips, past experiences or opinions on predatory mites it would be great :)

I've heard briefly about them but no experience with: I'd be very cautious about trying them, to be honest. And I don't see why they couldn't "miss a few"
in the same way that the conventional treatments to kill mites do? I can't think of any predators that hit ALL of their targets actually, can you? Because then
they'd perish for lack of food...they'd be out of a job, so to speak. Don't get me wrong, I'm not a fan of "chemical attacks" either, so I hope you get good results.

I agree - there's no reason why predatory mites wouldn't be able to 'miss a few' and I hope it goes well too for my snake's sake 😁

I see you already purchased the predatory mites, but just wondering what spray and treatment process did you try?

When I had some mites, using PAM as instructed and with tips from people on this forum, it eliminated them completely.

I trust you'll be sharing your experience here too? Who knows, you might be onto a good thing?

I’m curious for the predatory mites, love the to do that when bringing in a new snake to quarantine. Or if in the event there is a mite issue. I need to do my research on them. I understand they target regular mites and such but what it the affect on humans.


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Originally Posted by redshepherd

I see you already purchased the predatory mites, but just wondering what spray and treatment process did you try?

When I had some mites, using PAM as instructed and with tips from people on this forum, it eliminated them completely.

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I used the callingtons mite spray and regular treatment process - it does work, however I didn't repeat the treatment for 5 weeks which is necessary. The spray does not eliminate the eggs, so when they hatched, I was not still treating her as I thought they were gone already - instructions said repeat 2-3 times not 5 :(

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Originally Posted by Bogertophis

I trust you'll be sharing your experience here too? Who knows, you might be onto a good thing?

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Yes, I think so if anyone's interested?

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I’m curious for the predatory mites, love the to do that when bringing in a new snake to quarantine. Or if in the event there is a mite issue. I need to do my research on them. I understand they target regular mites and such but what it the affect on humans.


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Well hopefully I will keep everyone updated if this works :)

Update - the predatory mites have been in the terrarium 3 days. There are a few dead mites on the floor (not sure which type) and I am not sure if they have worked. She has some black dots on her and although they are probably snake mites, they could be predatory mites? I don't know. Recently she hasn't been soaking in her water bowl much though so hope fully the situation has improved...

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Update - the predatory mites have been in the terrarium 3 days. There are a few dead mites on the floor (not sure which type) and I am not sure if they have worked. She has some black dots on her and although they are probably snake mites, they could be predatory mites? I don't know. Recently she hasn't been soaking in her water bowl much though so hope fully the situation has improved...

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So, you can't tell the mites apart then? (yikes!) I was assuming the predators were bigger & distinguishable...I'd also assume the predatory mites would NOT be
on the snake...I'd be very uncomfortable seeing that. What about eggs left by the original mites? The predators die off naturally...when they run out of food???
Thanks for the update...hard to tell how well this is working though, from what you said. :confusd:

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So, you can't tell the mites apart then? (yikes!) I was assuming the predators were bigger & distinguishable...I'd also assume the predatory mites would NOT be
on the snake...I'd be very uncomfortable seeing that. What about eggs left by the original mites? The predators die off naturally...when they run out of food???
Thanks for the update...hard to tell how well this is working though, from what you said. :confusd:

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The mites are supposed to die out after 3 weeks without food, and they eat the eggs too. However I only saw a couple of (unidentified) mites on her so it is improving I think. I thought the predator mites could be on her as they have to hunt the snake mites down to eat them, and they would be on the the snake right? Just to be safe I am going to use the spray after these have died - want to get them all this time!

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You're probably right, that the predators have to hunt ON the snake too, but it would be all I could do not to remove any mite I saw on my snake...:rolleyes:
Keeping my fingers crossed though that it's working as it should!