The place where I got my new Ball Python from was a great place and I noticed no mites on the snake when I first got him. Then after about a week I noticed a few. I got rid of the mites very quickly after finding them on him. I am feeding my snake live mice. So do the mice or rats carry the mites and get on the snake during the feeding process? The reptile store owner said that my ball python has only ate live mice. He said he wouldn't eat frozen mice. I looking for some help from anyone on what to do about mites. I thank you for any help you can give.