Quote Originally Posted by JEWSKIN View Post
1. no vid I found and tried to find one on misuse of pest strip as well.....still searching
2. also not there are vids for three methods of getting rid of them
3. yes I am quite aware that people take tid bits and run with them alot of people whether they be new to the hobby or seasoned vets (human nature)
4. Yes, I had a more than one failed experience with PAM that's my experience never had any snake(s) get sick from the no pest strips
5.Vapona....not an ingredient in the hotshot no pest strips as they are for use indoors I do believe strips containing vapona were discontinued.....
6. Yes I would recommend using the no pest strips properly as well I have used them since I got into the herp field since prevent a mite wasn't available when I got started not to mention I am not thrilled with the thought of spraying chemicals on MY snakes. to each their own I know what works for me I know how to use it properly and I am always open to new ideas so the relentless attack when someone merely asks for advice whos obviously doing research as well is well uncalled for especially sine two other ways were also listed
Vapona = Dichlorvos = DVDP which is still the active ingredient in Hot Shot pest strips.

http://www.drugstore.com/qxp88409_33...pest_strip.htm

These strips have been "recommended" for years. There are no accepted safe guidelines for using them around reptiles - as a matter of fact, there are more horror stories about their effects on young snakes and specific species than you will find with PAM, Black Knight, RID, Ivermectin, etc. combined.

I personally used these strips several times before PAM and other permethrin based alternatives were on the market and had numerous issues. Exposures that had no effect on some species resulted in neurological symptoms in others. Small exposure levels almost ALWAYS resulted in noticeable agigtation in my neonates. The manufacturer of these strips even recommends that they not be used in even well-ventilated rooms occupied by human beings for more than 4 hours a day.

Since PAM has been on the market, I have used it repeatedly- I have used it around small snakes, I have used it around many, many different species. It has ALWAYS been effective and it has NEVER caused any issues with my animals.