Quote Originally Posted by dr del View Post
Hi,

I'm guessing it works the same way as coating ticks with vaseline - they can't breathe.

It will cause the top layer of individual scales to flake off and make a heck of a mess though. I'd probably try a tepid (86f ) bath first with a spot of dishsoap in it to drown them instead.

As for the garden dust could he be talking about that diatmaceous earth stuff?


dr del
I've never had a snake lose scales when using oil to treat mites. The use of oil is in itself messy, but after you finish the treatment, you use a soapy bath to rinse the snake. I used to use this treatment for a few years long before Provent A Mite was available in my area. I then used Provent A Mite until a friend told me he lost a few snakes when using Provent A Mite. I've known Rick for years and i know he's a great breeder and when he tells me something, I believe him. I personally saw a few snakes that he bought and died hours after being treated with Provent A Mite.


Jim Smith