IBD is transferred by mites as well but I'd look to poisoning myself. So the first question are there any mites at all. Check the vent eyes and water dish for drown ones. I would not treat a snake possibly suffering from a toxicological response with more toxins. P-A-M is a toxin and although many use it safely on healthy snakes I'd avoid it in one possibly suffering from an over exposure of quite likely the same chemical, Permethrin, which is a very common pesticide so it is quite possibly the first choice if the snake has been poisoned. Poison seems to be the most likely choice given the information we have currently. Dr.J Rossi suggests using a mix of ivermectin and water at 1/2 to litre it is hard to mix so shaking is required spray on snake and inside and outside the cage it is also injectable but that is not as safe. Only treat for mites if there are mites.
The msds sheet for P-A-M (aka, Cic residual pressurized insecticide no. v)
states the use of eye shields and neoprene gloves and impervious clothing is required during use.
http://www.pesticideinfo.org/Detail_...7#Registration
msds for Cic residual pressurized insecticide no. v the parent product.
http://hazard.com/msds/f2/bkl/bklmm.html
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