hi everyone were new to the site

[watchthefall]

Hey how's it going out there me and my fiance (josh) are new to the site and new to snakes. We got our first ball python about a month and a half ago and unfortunately she had mites so we've (mostly josh) have had the excitment in fighting them off, and I think we finally got rid of them. I'm going to get some pam wich I just learned about yesterday from some nice people here on the site thanks again, but I was wondering she ended up sheding last night so I thought maby her sheding might have pulled all the eggs and dead mites out? Any advice on this or any other tips would be greatly appreciated and welcomed thanks

[geckobabies]

Welcome to the site It's unlikely the shed removed them all plus they will probably still be in her setup. Goodluck with the PAM, I've never tried it but lots of people on here like it.

[Vypyrz]

Hello, and to BP.net. If you can get Provent-A-Mite, you will love it.

[piedplus]

How nice that you're getting involved together! Enjoy the site & good luck with your mites. I don't have first hand experience, but I've heard it's a good idea to treat the house for mites as well as the pet. Take care!

[llovelace]

Welcome to BP.net

While waiting for the PAM to arrive.
Since your snake just shed you can do the following to relieve the mites

1. Soak the snake in a covered container with tepid water 94*, with a few drops of dish detergent for about 30-45 minutes, this will drown any live mites.

2. While the snake is soaking, clean the enclosure thoroughly, remove water bowl and spray the enclosure and bedding, and around the outside surfaces around enclosure with a lice bedding spray such as nix, or the walmart brand equate. Let enclosure air out for at least an hour before putting snake back in.

This should relieve the snake of all mites until the PAM arrives.

Once the PAM arrives, you can mist down enclosure, let air out for a few minutes then replace snake.

I recommend using PAM once a month as a preventative also, just be sure to follow instructions on can.

[Simple Man]

llovelace covered it all. BUT...

Regards,

B

[Foschi Exotic Serpents]

I just want to add this.. If you don't go to shows, or come in contact with other people's snakes, treating with PAM monthly might not be necessary. Once you are certain there are no mites, you don't want to over do it with a pesticide. This goes for any mite treatment. Everyone is different but in my opinion, only when bringing new animals in, returning from shows, or being around other people's snakes should it be needed to do a precautionary treatment. Otherwise, maybe every 3 months if you're very worried about it. Just be more careful with babies and allow the enclosure to completely air dry before putting the snake back in it.

A little goes a long way with that stuff.

[Popeye]

to BP.net.

[Boanerges]

Welcome to ball-pythons.net

[afm223]

Welcome!

I HATE mites. Luckily I haven't had a mite in my collection in nearly 20 years. I understand that Prevent-A-Mite is the ticket now a days.