Mites? Not eating? Help!

[Christiantattoos]

Thank you everybody, when I get home I’ll take some pics while im looking for the mites.I’ll keep you posted

[Christiantattoos]

Okay it’s confirmed, I found mites. What kind of dish soap is okay to use?

[Bogertophis]

Okay it’s confirmed, I found mites. What kind of dish soap is okay to use?

Rats! So sorry-

I'd recommend Ivory liquid or Dawn liquid- the kind you hand-wash dishes with, never the detergent stuff you use in a dishwasher. Or even a mild liquid body-wash would be fine too- like I use Jason brand- Aloe Vera bodywash in the shower & I wouldn't hesitate to use something like that, or a drop of baby or puppy shampoo.

When you do a thorough cage-cleaning, be careful you don't let any mites loose when you dispose of the substrate & any branches/wood decor- get it outside, into a trash can & away from your house & snake. You'll need to stay vigilant- any eggs left behind can make subsequent generations in a couple weeks to a month, so just use white paper towels for a while- it's hard for them to hide, & helps you see those remaining. And don't forget, when you handle a snake with mites, a few can come off on your clothing too- so change clothes & launder after working with your snake.

[Christiantattoos]

Thank you so much, I took everything out of his enclosure and put down paper towels. I’m gonna let him soak with some soap shortly and I just ordered some provent a mite. I’ll have him together soon.

[Bogertophis]

Thank you so much, I took everything out of his enclosure and put down paper towels. I’m gonna let him soak with some soap shortly and I just ordered some provent a mite. I’ll have him together soon.

Remember he's probably had mites for a while now, so his dehydration could be significant- snakes cannot digest food if they're dehydrated, so it's just as well he didn't eat when you wanted him to since he might have just barfed it up- possibly even causing further harm. (Snakes can aspirate into their lung, etc.) I'd wait a bit after you've fully treated him for mites before you try to feed him- & hopefully by then, he'll have calmed down plus really WANT to eat also. I'd also feed on the "small" side- don't try to "make up for lost time".

[cuddlykhajiit]

Thank you so much, I took everything out of his enclosure and put down paper towels. I’m gonna let him soak with some soap shortly and I just ordered some provent a mite. I’ll have him together soon.

Do you freeze or microwave your bedding before putting it in the enclosure?

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[bcr229]

You can either put it into a chest freezer, or you can bake it in the oven on low heat for an hour, to kill bugs.

[Christiantattoos]

No I never have before but I’m definitely gonna start

[cuddlykhajiit]

No I never have before but I’m definitely gonna start

It's definitely a good idea. Super helpful since my bf got mites from bedding once.

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