Quote Originally Posted by elevatethis
The problem with using permithrins directly on the animal is that you don't know what exact type of permithrin compound you are using. Some compounds are MUCH more dangerous than others. Unless you can say EXACTLY which product you used, I wouldn't make that kind of recommendation. Unfortunately I took advice like that and ended up killing a young snake I was attempting to treat for mites.

Ok, point taken although I believe that I said 1% lotion. But if anyone wants to know exactly what I used it is CVS 1% Permethrin Lotion in a white and aqua green box. Better?