About 2 or so weeks ago, we got a ball python. Estimated 1 year, gender unknown. We are just assuming male for now and named him Sobek.

He's been settling in great, is very sweet, great to handle, eats good...etc. In in all, very good experience to have for our first snake.

Tonight, I noticed a tiny black bug crawling on his head. It was so small, I could barely see it. I tried to remove it, ended in it being swashed. No blood. We only have one snake, so I'm not worried about infecting others. Since it is in the middle of the night(Nothing is open), here is what I've done so far, just to be safe. I removed all his mulch, and wood hides, cleaned his enclosure as best as I could. Replaced the munch with paper towels. I replaced his hides with temporary cardboard boxes. This is until we can give him a proper treatment and properly spray the cage down with mite killer. I'm unsure if he's stressed. He's been moving all over the tank, but I was told active snake at night is good, not sure it is in this case.

I couldn't see other signs of mites on him, but he does have spotty coloring, so it is hard to tell.

I'm not trying to neglect his care and I'm no snake expert, I will give you that, so don't flame me for having to ask, should I risk more stress and soak him in dawn dish soap water or just wait to treat him with the mite spray when I can buy it tomorrow? Any and all tips welcome.

Thanks for all your help.