I agree with you 100%, The guy has and sells 10s of thousands of reptiles, he is the BIGGEST breeder of reptiles probably in the world, "that I know of at least". You don't get to be the biggest or one of the biggest breeders by selling mite infested sick snakes. Now that being said, i think you should just call him, and tell him that you have heard some horror story's about mites, and see what he has to say about it. I am sure if you do that you will end up getting the snake you want, and end up very happy. GL to ya!