Help-A-Noob :)

[The Serpent Merchant]

You spray the snake's enclosure, not the entire room (unless you have a God-awful infestation, I guess). I think once it's dry and you can no longer smell fumes, you should be good, but I always treat tubs outside so I've never had to figure that one out.

I'm pretty sure if you sprayed the whole room you would die along with the mites. That stuff is nasty.

It does have through instructions on the can

[Slim]

the chances of picking up worms is slim

I have never even hit on worms, much less picked them up....that bench warrant in Anson, Texas was all a misunderstanding!

[ballpythonluvr]

I have never even hit on worms, much less picked them up....that bench warrant in Anson, Texas was all a misunderstanding!

[DellaF]

I have never even hit on worms, much less picked them up....that bench warrant in Anson, Texas was all a misunderstanding!

silly, silly

[Vypyrz]

Does it say on the can how long to wait before you can return insects to a room that's been sprayed?

You spray the snake's enclosure, not the entire room (unless you have a God-awful infestation, I guess). I think once it's dry and you can no longer smell fumes, you should be good, but I always treat tubs outside so I've never had to figure that one out.

I'm pretty sure if you sprayed the whole room you would die along with the mites. That stuff is nasty.

It does have through instructions on the can

This is straight from the can label...

Before spraying, remove amphibians, water and any desirable or food arachnids or insects from the vicinity. Vapors will kill spiders and insects. Do not use within the vicinity of any arachnids or amphibians. Do not use until these specimens are removed to another location. Do not apply to heating devices or heating device covers. Do not allow reptile to breathe vapors. Do not use in bare cages without substrate. Treated substrate/enclosure will kill any feed insects introduced for at least 2 weeks. Treat or feed any insectivores in a separate cage. Do not spray directly in/on eyes, mouth, or genitalia of pets. For direct application to tortoises only. Do not apply directly on snakes, lizards, or other reptiles. Vacate rooms after treatment and ventilate before reoccupying. Avoid contamination of feed and foodstuffs. Do not allow children or pets to contact treated areas until surfaces are dry.

To Kill Mites and Ticks in Snake, Lizard and Tortoise Cages or Enclosures: Spray substrate, holding can 12" to 15" from surface being treated, at the rate of 1 second per square foot. Ventilate the enclosure well until the spray has completely dried and all vapors have completely dissipated. Replace reptile and water. Reapply this product every two to four weeks to prevent future reinfestations.

To Treat Tortoises Only: Hold can a few inches from skin. Spray directly into each opening using two "1" second burst for large tortoises (plastron length of 6 inches or more), and one "1" second burst for small tortoises (plastron length of less than 6 inches). Avoid spraying eyes and genitalia area. Do not exceed recommended dosage.

[angllady2]

One great thing about ball pythons is, they don't need a UV or basking bulb like many lizards do. The ceramic heat emitter works great, but be warned it will wreak havoc on your humidity.

One reason to always monitor your UTH is the difference in your body temp and your snakes body temp. Your body temp is 98. Your hands are a cooler spot on the body, but you can bet they are still around 95-96. Something that feels only warm to you could easily be 104-110, and that is hot enough to burn your snake. Think about it, most of us set our hot water heater to 120-130, that is hot to us, and it would also cook your poor snake.

And I would bet the reason she hides under her water bowl is that the hides you have provided are not snug enough to suit her, so she made her own.

Gale

[moonlightgdess]

Alright, silly question (but getting help at WalMart is impossible): where in Walmart would I find those thermometers? I found something similar on amazon but I'd rather just go get it.

[Annarose15]

Alright, silly question (but getting help at WalMart is impossible): where in Walmart would I find those thermometers? I found something similar on amazon but I'd rather just go get it.

I think it's the same aisle as air conditioning filters (near paint department). If not, it's one aisle over.

[The Serpent Merchant]

Alright, silly question (but getting help at WalMart is impossible): where in Walmart would I find those thermometers? I found something similar on amazon but I'd rather just go get it.

I have found them in the light bulb section, but they have also been found in the paint section (if your walmart has one), the automotive section, and even with the duct tape

[angllady2]

Look for the outdoor thermometers. If you can find them, these will be right there. They can be with paint, lightbulbs, trashcans, all kinds of places. I look for those big, unmistakeable outdoor thermometers, and they are always there.

Gale