Can i mix nix with just regular water?

[Sgpython]

Wanted to know if i could mix up nix with just regular water instead of distilled someone let me know thank you

[kat_black181]

Yes, you can.

[Sgpython]

Alright thank you how much water should i put for. A 2 oz bottle

[kat_black181]

I'm not sure about the mixture as I haven't used it. A more experienced member will pipe in soon.

[M&H]

One gallon to one bottle of Nix. Mix really well.

[Neal]

Yes you can, but I don't know the mixture either, but you want to dilute it to where it's not going to harm you to your snake but will still kill the mites.

[WritersWays21]

Don't use Nix! Even diluted can harm the snake! If you want to kill mites:

Give snakes clear water bath, then heavily coat them in mineral oil and let them hang out in a tub for about 15 minutes. The oil smothers the mites. Rinse the snake off as well as possible--he'll still be oily for 2-3 days--in a betadine solution bath. The mixture should look like weak tea. You also need to clean the tank, especially under the lip of the top and around the seams. Best bet is to fill the tanks completely with water (outside, with a hose) and let it sit for a while. You can also use Flea shampoo for cats and dogs in the tanks.
Lastly, bug bomb the room since mites will jump out and hang on to curtains and in carpets. You need to take care of the tank and room if you want the mites gone, not just the snake. Using mineral oil is MUCH safer.
We had an infestation and four snakes at the time and we did these things in one day and by the next the mites were gone and we've never had them since.

Good luck. PLEASE don't use Nix on your snakes. Even a diluted mixture can kill them!

[Skilla6000]

Don't use Nix! Even diluted can harm the snake! If you want to kill mites:

Give snakes clear water bath, then heavily coat them in mineral oil and let them hang out in a tub for about 15 minutes. The oil smothers the mites. Rinse the snake off as well as possible--he'll still be oily for 2-3 days--in a betadine solution bath. The mixture should look like weak tea. You also need to clean the tank, especially under the lip of the top and around the seams. Best bet is to fill the tanks completely with water (outside, with a hose) and let it sit for a while. You can also use Flea shampoo for cats and dogs in the tanks.
Lastly, bug bomb the room since mites will jump out and hang on to curtains and in carpets. You need to take care of the tank and room if you want the mites gone, not just the snake. Using mineral oil is MUCH safer.
We had an infestation and four snakes at the time and we did these things in one day and by the next the mites were gone and we've never had them since.

Good luck. PLEASE don't use Nix on your snakes. Even a diluted mixture can kill them!

The odds of your snake dieing is slim to none... I've used nix before, I nix the cage down and let the snake sit in a tub of water for 30 minutes with some dish soap, very little amount...

[SquamishSerpents]

Proven a Mite is far better for irradicating mites

[Neal]

Proven a Mite is far better for irradicating mites

There are mites out there that are becoming resistant to Permethrin which is the main ingredient in Provent-a-Mite. I believe they're out west, though it hasn't been completely identified and I'm not putting any names out in the air. But if you do get new animals, please make sure you're QT appropriately. Also it doesn't hurt to be proactive and treat any new snakes regardless if you see mites or not, this is what I do. This way it's like an added layer of protection.