Does Soaking always = mites?

[snakesRkewl]

I personally don't believe that this species will soak themselves prior to shed but that is just my opinion

I have several that ALWAYS soak before shed.
My spider just shed, he sat in his water for 3 days before shedding last night.
My yellow belly also always soaks before shed, even if his humidity is fine in his tub.
I have no mites, just some snakes will soak and some won't.
Saying this species won't soak is wrong IMO