Ok, zoiexpieds, this is the second post where I've seen you pimp ivermectin for getting rid of mites. I see from your sig that you have quite a collection, and I have to ask if you have used ivermectin injections on your own snakes? If you have, how would you rate the ease of use against PAM. I'm not trying to shoot flames here, but it seems to me that having a can of PAM around and doing some basic maintainance is a lot easier than injecting the snake three weeks in a row. Prolly a lot easer on the snake as well. I'd also like to hear your idea of cost effective. My can of PAM cost me $15 plus shipping and will last me quite a while since my BP has never had mites and might never get them. A trip to my vet is worth about $30 just for walking in the front door. Please show me the math.