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[DSGB]

ok. got a few questions.

1st.

My snake eats regularly once a week, small mouse. i weighed him for the first time today and he is at 75 grams. He just ate yesterday, so does that tell anyone anything about his age?

also.

my snake has started to soak alot and i havent seen any mites or anything in the water untill today. there were two. so im about to head to walmart and get some stuff to make a tub for the little guy and use some paper towels to watch for mites.

so my question is where could i get a t-stat and heat tape or whatever its called? like home depot?

[Kagez28]

ok lets see if this will help...

1st a 75g snake is very young. my hatchlings that are about a month old are in the 60-70g range, so he is defiantly a youngin'.

2nd you need to pick up a can of Provent-a-mite, this is the BEST way to kill mites. you can get it from http://www,beanfarm.com or maybe google it and see what comes up. and remember to follow the directions EXACTLY as written.

3rd thermostats are flexwatt can be ordered online at http://www.reptilebasics.com . Rich is a great guys and will hook you up with affordable products and fast shipping, and not to mention so A+ customer service.

hope that helps.

[DSGB]

yeah ive checked out his site. i dont like using my card online though plus id like to get it today to give me something to do for the night.

[Stewart_Reptiles]

For the mites you need to take care of them ASAP, most people will recommend PAM (Provent-A-Mite) this will completely eradicate the problem treating all the stages of development of mites. Here is where you can purchase it http://entirelypets.stores.yahoo.net/proventamite.html

Heat tape and thermostat can be purchased here http://www.reptilebasics.com/home.php

[Kagez28]

you can buy from Rich using paypal, so you don't have to use your card.

other then that no where i know locally sells thermostats. unless you try want a cheap zoo med one, then you can pick that up at a pet store.

[DSGB]

well i have a uth i was thinking about trying to pull off and use just for now.

and for a tub. what kind of tupperware do you use? do you think one that comes with a lid would work? with bungies on it?

[Stewart_Reptiles]

You can use a latchable 15 quarts tub from walmart it will work great for your BP, for the hides you can use 2 plastic flower pot saucers.

[morti]

As far as Provent-a-mite goes, i'll let ya'll in on a little secret. Go to WallMart. In the camping section, they have a product called "Repel Permanone". It is chemically exactly the same a provent-a-mite. It currently comes in an orange and blue can, and it is roughly 1/3 the price. Follow the normal provent-a-mite directions.

[Stewart_Reptiles]

It is chemically exactly the same a provent-a-mite.

No it is not exactly the same product as PAM!

Provent A Mite is the only product designed for it's use with reptiles the other one is not.

Here is a debate PAM Vs other products found in your local grocery store.

http://www.ball-pythons.net/forums/s...7&page=1&pp=10

Pay attention to post 119 on page 12.

[DSGB]

thanks. i wouldnt put an chemical near my snake with out permision from someone on here. im gonna order PAM within the week. and im off to walmart right now to get a tub. wish me luck.