A friend refferred me here, and said you guys are super helpful. So here's my issue. I purchased my first snake saturday, and to my surprise he has mites. I have taken in so much information on how to eradicate them, yet I have hit an unfortunate snag. Whilst there are next to none exploring his body, eyes, or mouth, there are two or three clusters inside his belly scales. I have soaked him, tried any sprays that were recommened. This is my last attempt before I go to the vet. I currently can not handle him because he should shed tonight. I checked him and he already has a little peeeling off. I was advised to await further treatment until after shedding because they might come losse when he sheds. I don't know much, but I deduce shedding is just the outer layer of skin. Not entire scales lol. So... I'm not sure what to do or how to essentially get them out of the scales.