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Hi. I have a small collection of 6 ball pythons and noticed most of them have been soaking a lot lately. Sure enough, 4 of them have mites. I am only noticing very small numbers of mites, maybe 10-15 in the water bowl after a soak. I was just wondering if this is anything to freak out about or if it will be easily manageable. I think I caught them early enough. I ordered P-A-M and it should be here in about a week. What should I do until then? Thanks
Balls:
1.0 '13 Fire Yellowbelly
0.1 '13 Enchi Spider het. Hypo
0.1 '12 het Clown
0.1 '12 het Hypo 0.1 '11 Normal Ball 1.0 '12 Pastel Ball 0.1 '11 Pinstripe
0.1 '12 Pastel
0.2 '12 Butter
0.2 '10 Normals
Other:
0.1 '11 Central American Boa (Charlie)
1.0 '12 Crested Gecko (Oswald)
1.0 Het. Albino Western Hognose (Sampson)
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Mites
Clean frequently and make sure they are on paper towels or newspaper.
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Balls:
1.0 '13 Fire Yellowbelly
0.1 '13 Enchi Spider het. Hypo
0.1 '12 het Clown
0.1 '12 het Hypo 0.1 '11 Normal Ball 1.0 '12 Pastel Ball 0.1 '11 Pinstripe
0.1 '12 Pastel
0.2 '12 Butter
0.2 '10 Normals
Other:
0.1 '11 Central American Boa (Charlie)
1.0 '12 Crested Gecko (Oswald)
1.0 Het. Albino Western Hognose (Sampson)
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I wouldn't freak out, but mites multiply fast, and a week is a long time.
Until you get the pam (and once you have it too) soak your BP's twice a day in warm water (water temp in the mid 80's) with a drop of dawn dish soap. This will help to get the mites off of the snakes, and make them more comfortable.
~Aaron
0.1 Pastel 100% Het Clown Ball Python (Hestia)
1.0 Coastal/Jungle Carpet Python (Shagrath)
0.1 Dumeril's Boa (Nergal)
0.1 Bearded Dragon (Gaius)
1.0 Siberian Husky (Picard)
0.1 German Shepherd/Lab Mix (Jadzia)
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I would not suggest freaking out but also get rid of them asap. They are a vector for diseases no need to freak but also it is not something to not worry at all about.
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Re: Mites
PAM is the best stuff out there for mites - follow the instructions to a T. I hope you ordered enough of it because you should do mult. Treatments on the rack (heat tape area is a hot spot), tubs and around the infected area. If the racks are near/on carpet, vacuum. As Schneider said use paper towels for sure, try not to cross contaminate any other areas or snakes. With proper protocol you can rid this no problem!
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Mites
Thanks a lot. Sorry for the delayed response. This is just my first issue with mites
Balls:
1.0 '13 Fire Yellowbelly
0.1 '13 Enchi Spider het. Hypo
0.1 '12 het Clown
0.1 '12 het Hypo 0.1 '11 Normal Ball 1.0 '12 Pastel Ball 0.1 '11 Pinstripe
0.1 '12 Pastel
0.2 '12 Butter
0.2 '10 Normals
Other:
0.1 '11 Central American Boa (Charlie)
1.0 '12 Crested Gecko (Oswald)
1.0 Het. Albino Western Hognose (Sampson)
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