Since this thread is about mite treatment, and most notably PAM, I like to periodically post my little photo tutorial on it to hopefully clear up any confusion or misunderstandings that new members may have when PAM is referred to, and also to try and prevent the mistake that I almost made the first time I was told to use PAM on my snake for mites...
A Tale of Two PAMs... by Vypyrz
One of the most common misunderstandings that I see is the confusion caused when PAM is recommended in regards to Mite treatment. Most people are familiar with PAM, the cooking spray. However, in the reptile world PAM is the abbreviation for the mite treatment product Provent-A-Mite.
The two PAM's...
This is the PAM that you use for reptiles...
Provent-A-Mite is a Permethrin based spray made by Pro-Products. It is used to eradicate and prevent mite and tick infestations on reptiles.
Not this...
PAM is a Canola oil based spray made by Con-Agra Foods. It is used to allow that fried egg to slide all around the pan while you chase it with a spatula, only to have it end up on the floor
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