Rodent mites and reptile mites are host specific parasites. This means, that rodent mites will use rodents as a host, reptile (snake) mites will use reptiles as a host. For an extra fun fact, wood mites feed on wood and are not necessarily harmful to your animals but most keepers prefer their animals enclosures to be pest free (of any kind).

If you ordered your Prevent A Mite, waiting the few days it will take to arrive won't harm your animal. If you want to give him some relief, soak him in some tepid (lukewarm) water with a drop of dish soap. The dish soap will break the surface tension on the water so the mites will drown. Always supervise any animal in a soak.

PAM will work wonders, I LOVE that stuff. Pre-treat any new arrival (that is not an insect eater) and you are good to go.