I can't believe it.. its one of those things you think, "It won't happen to me." I don't know where they came from, but I'm angry that I let this happen. It makes sense, he's been active lately, very active. He had a very bad shed that I couldn't get off no matter what I tried. And today he was out and I decided to take him out to check him out. Low and behold I see a small black bug on his belly, then I see more, and more and more. OMG it can't be! Yes, it can...

Needless to say, I freaked out. I also guilt tripped myself plenty too.. I immediately put him back and scrubbed with hot water and soap and then proceeded to my computer to see if maybe they weren't what I thought, but no they were the dreaded snake mites. So started researching, looks like I need PAM. Ok then, too bad I have to order it... but here I am thinking what can I do RIGHT NOW?

Well, game plan... I have a spare aquarium that has not been in contact with a snake at all and is ready to go. Since I have this spare... could I just treat the snake with Mite-off and not have to use PAM on this clean enclosure??

Can I really use Dawn dish soap and water to soak him? How effective is this? Also unrelated sort of, can I restick the head pad to the bottom of my new tank?

I'm still flipping out... so please please help! Even just posting, "I hope it gets better." Will help since it gives me something to do. Thanks you guys. You are the best and I stand by your advice over any others.