Provent a mite

I was wondering how long most of you wait before putting back your snake into it's enclosure after treatment? The PAM doesn't really give a time frame It just say's to let it dry.

Sorry I can't help you out here mate... but could you provide me with a link so that I could get myself some?

i usually wait 30 mins. it is aloways different. as long as it is dry it is safe. i use it religiously

I normally wait about 45 minutes just to be sure!

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Originally Posted by emilio

It just say's to let it dry.

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That's correct ... it takes however long it takes to dry ... In Arizona where the humidity is very low, it would dry faster than it would in Costa Rica where the humidity is very high.

Best thing you can do is to make sure everything is completely dry, as long as it takes. ;) :sweeet:

-adam

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Originally Posted by Kilo

Sorry I can't help you out here mate... but could you provide me with a link so that I could get myself some?

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I bought mine from http://www.entirelypets.com - most affordable I could find AND was here in 2 days! :D

wait an hour just to be safe :salute:

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Originally Posted by rmune0750

wait an hour just to be safe :salute:

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What if it takes an hour and ten minutes to dry?

-adam

I just found a bottle of provent a mite at a local pet store for $12.99 is that decent?

I usually treat my cages and racks once every 3-4 months regardless whether I see a mite or not. As prevention I pre-treat my Aspen at least 24hrs before using. Thankfully I haven't had a mite problem in years.

You can treat enough Aspen to cover 2-3 tub changes and treat at a once. Place the Aspen in a plastic bag, spray for a few seconds, close the bag and shake. Leave bag closed for 2-3hrs, open bag and place Aspen in a Rubbermaid to air out till the next day. I keep the rubbermaid covered after it's aired out 24hrs with it's lid and as needed I pull from the bin to place in clean tubs.

Or you can have an extra tub with clean substrate already pre-treated set for use. When the snake makes a mess in it's current tub just move to the clean/treated tub and add clean water bowl and accessories.

For my cages or tubs that paper substrate, I have pre-cut sheets treated and ready for changes.

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Originally Posted by Kilo

I just found a bottle of provent a mite at a local pet store for $12.99 is that decent?

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It's usually $18-$22..

I wait until it is dry and there is no smell from the PAM.

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Originally Posted by Adam_Wysocki

What if it takes an hour and ten minutes to dry?

-adam

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well i figured since other ppl were saying 30 min or 45 min then to go a lil longer..... :sunny:

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Originally Posted by Kilo

I just found a bottle of provent a mite at a local pet store for $12.99 is that decent?

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What pet store if you dont mind, I have looked at Pet Supermarket, Petsmart, Petco, Pet Kingdom and Pet Land. Sheeeeesh. I'm going to open a pet store with out the word pet in the title for sure.

I picked up mine from Petland, but it was definately more than $12.99 at the time!