Quote Originally Posted by Inknsteel View Post
This is where I have a problem with people recommending NIX. From all of the NIX vs PAM threads I've read, everyone claims that the NIX is essentially the same thing as PAM. But it says on the can of PAM that it is NOT to be used on the animal. I would think that spraying your snake with NIX would introduce the same chemicals as PAM to the snake, potentially causing the same problems. There are no instructions on a bottle of NIX to tell you how to use it to treat a case of snake mites, so you're going on an assumption and putting your snakes at risk over something that's never been tested safe to use on live reptiles. PAM has been tested and it's fully documented how to properly use it to eradicate a mite infestation. I had mites from my first (PetCo) snake. I came here, got the advice of PAM, ordered a can and treated according to the instructions. One treatment was all I ever needed, and the extra few bucks for PAM was worth the peace of mind.

Nix is used on Humans and supposed to be safe for children and ALL animals who encounter a child's head lice, dogs cats PETS that your child cuddles, you can shampoo a child a dog or a cat with it but not spray a very extremely diluted amount on snakes? LARGE breeders have done this after shows and Expo's for years the mix is something that should be researched but it is very simple 1-2 fl.oz bottle to one gallon of water, mix well very very well....huge dilution compared to putting it strait on the child's head...i don't like the idea of using this on anything and i will NEVER state that a pesticide is safe, but it has been successfully used as a cure and a prevention after shows...I get more piece of mind with a NIX than prevent a mite as i read how the product works and it dehydrates the mite and you have to soak your snake for 30 minutes after spraying or the snake is at risk of dehydration from the PAM...so if you have to go to such lengths to keep your snake form dying from a cure then hmmm that scares me to death...I love my snakes too much...