Provent-A-Mite problem-----PLEASE HELP!

[kitedemon]

Ivermicin works well on mites the organization I work with sometimes uses it when good old elbow grease methods are impractical (lots of snakes infected) P-A-M needs to be used with caution. Its active ingredient is a derivative of a snake poison developed for use against the brown snake on guam. The instructions MUST be followed exactly. I would also recommend caution for inhalation and contact on the part of the human spraying it. It is not good for you either, I'd suggest gloves and spray out side away from pets and kids.

Yes it is an old thread but it has been posted to so old becomes new...

[Vypyrz]

I treated the tub last night, and let it dry for about 4 hours outside. We didn't put down any substrate, and only gave them a water bowl.... Maybe they should put something on the side of the can about possible side effects..

My can of Provent-A-Mite says the following, in the list of warnings:

Do not use in bare cages without substrate.

I hope your snakes pull through ok.

[Skiploder]

Ivermicin works well on mites the organization I work with sometimes uses it when good old elbow grease methods are impractical (lots of snakes infected) P-A-M needs to be used with caution. Its active ingredient is a derivative of a snake poison developed for use against the brown snake on guam. The instructions MUST be followed exactly. I would also recommend caution for inhalation and contact on the part of the human spraying it. It is not good for you either, I'd suggest gloves and spray out side away from pets and kids.

Yes it is an old thread but it has been posted to so old becomes new...

Some species are sensitive to ivermectin. Drymarchon are a prime example.

[Exotic Ectotherms]

They said the next 48 hours are crucial, and that the snakes may live or die. They said at this point, there is nothing a vet can do, and that we have to wait and see what happens....

I disagree that there is nothing a vet can do. When I had problems with PAM, the vet gave me a muscle relaxant called Methocarbamol (Robaxin) to ease his seizures. I have to give this to him orally 4 times per day. He also said to give him LOTS of warm baths to rehydrate him and to soothe his muscles. It worked VERY well and he was symptom free within 48 hours.

[kitedemon]

Some species are sensitive to ivermectin. Drymarchon are a prime example.

Thanks skip I didn't know that. All the rescues we get go to the vet as soon as they arrive (free exam) I have seen mites only on rescues, and 90% of the rescues are royals and boas with an odd corn here and there. We 95% of the time the snakes have so many issues that we try to avoid all chemical treatments. (like the Boa found in an empty apartment with no power for 20 days) Elbow grease is my tool of choice I work with heavy duty chemicals I don't want them in my house if I can avoid it.

[MasonC2K]

A wild thread necromancer appears!

Hope they're okay by the way.

Beat me to it. I think Thread Necromancer should be a title that people can earn for their avatar.