A while back I asked about a PAM alternative, namely a Walmart generic product. I'm happy to say that I got schooled! Here is the link to that thread: http://www.ball-pythons.net/forums/s...ITE%2C+walmart

My snake is a pet and is certainly worth the $20-something I paid for a can of PAM. I tried repti-relief with little success. After doing a full tank cleaning and using a new bag of substrate loaded (and I mean LOADED) with mites, I finally ordered PAM. All it took was one simple (and I mean SIMPLE) treatment with PAM and the mites have been gone since! It's been at least two months and still no mites in site! My poor girl used to soak in her water dish because of the darn things but since treating with PAM, I have yet to see her soak. The downside of PAM is that I see her only when I take her out, and for the snake's sake, that's a good thing!

Bottom line is that my snake is worth the $20 difference! In fact, I have a bottle of repti-relief that is free for the taking...just pay for shipping! I won't be needing it anymore.