We had mites off a feeder and totally took the snake out of his normal habitat area, bleached/ dried out for days... never put him back inside his normal habitat until they were gone- we have large set up with logs/etc.... so during his treatment we kept him on paper towels/ smaller tank for easier cleaning and observations.... we tried all the tricks as well but ended up using reptile relief and soaking/washing him... that did the trick... boy was he happy, me too.... I was told that the other animals in the house wouldnt get them as the mites want the snakes.... I have 4 cats/2 dogs....kids... no one else got them... I dont want to go through that again... and dont buy my feeders from that place anymore....