Originally Posted by bcr229
Actually Reptile Spray will sting a bit if it gets into an open wound - ask me how I know! It's a type of salt solution and works by dehydrating the mites. And yes, I agree that it's the only mite treatment I would use on the snake.
Good to know! I've never rubbed it into my own open wound, lol...
I don't spray my snakes with the Reptile Spray. I spray a paper towel and wipe them down with it or let them crawl on it. There are several benefits - I use less product because it doesn't end up everywhere but the snake, my snakes don't get stressed out over being sprayed, I can apply it to the tops of their heads and under their chins without getting it into their eyes or heat pits, and I can check for mites on the paper towel.
That method would work just fine, and in fact, that is what I usually do too - but the OP mentioned that snake would bite her. So I thought placing him in the bathtub and just lightly spraying him would be the safest way for everyone yet still effective.
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