They eyes get gray during a shed cycle. The mites will go to the eyes and heat pits to try and get away from the water.


Have your friend order a can of Provent a Mite online. I believe this is the only effective way to treat for mites and get rid of them all.

An infestation that bad can be harmful to the snakes health. I would soak the snake daily and clean the cage once a week and only use paper towels or newspaper for substrate.