The reptile relief and mite off are for treating the snake directly, provent-a-mite (PAM) is used for the enclosure, substrate (paper towels!), and hides. Do not use PAM on the snake or the water dish.Originally Posted by Bellatrix
My vet suggested that rather than spraying the snake with the reptile relief or mite-off, spray a paper towel and gently wipe the snake with it, it's less stressful to the animal. I do this to all new arrivals when I pull them out of the shipping box, because if they have mites I'll know immediately. My vet also said if you soak you don't need a lot of Dawn dish soap, just a drop in the tub is plenty. Your snake isn't getting a bubble bath, the water just needs a touch of soap so the mites can't float on the surface and then they drown.
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