Try the mild soap and water soaking method for an hour or so. Make it deep enough to fully submerge but shallow enough to let him get his head above water.
I have used the reptile spray and I did spray the body. I used a pre-saturated towel around the head area. The snake didn't particularly like it but I was able to get the spray onto the head and face area.
After I let him sit in a plastic enclosure for a time, I re-did the water soak and wiped him dry.
NOTE: My animal didn't have mites. I use the method with all new animals so my suggestion may or may not eliminate your problem.
Sorry to hear about this situation.
Good luck.
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