Sorry for another post on mites I just want to make 100% sure I can do the BEST possible thing to keep mites from re-appearing. As in my other post my wife made me get rid of my only snake due to the mites problem as she is a bug-a-phobe. So the snake is gone to someone that can treat the mite problem better then myself. I have taken all cage furnishings out.... the things that could be bleached were bleached for an hour then cleaned off. The wood items were baked for 2 hours @ 250... should I just throw those out?? I ordered some provent-a-mite but didnt realize lice spray will work just as good so im going to get some of that today and spray the cage after I clean it first. I dont plan on getting another snake for at least 4-6 weeks, will that help the problem also if they dont have a host? I know they can survive for awhile but I dont want them back for a new snake. I will buy the snake from a reputable breeder next time to be sure they are mite free... Also the snake will be treated upon arrival like it has mites just to be safe that it doesnt. What else can I do? Any suggestions?? I have a melamine enclosure with caulk on the floor of the tank with linoleum. Thanks everyone for your help!!