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by JTEDENS on November 10, 2004
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I recently went through the 'Snake Farm' in New Braunfels, Texas and was apalled at the deplorable conditions some of the animals were kept in. I have been there many times over the years but this is the worst I've seen it. That being said my question is this: I noticed mites on some of the snakes which immediately terrified me, having dealt with them in my collection once before. Where exactly do snake mites come from? I have never seen them on wild caught specimens. I have kept snakes in a room exposed to the Texas gulf coast elements for years and never had them on any of my animals from that room. Mites could easily travel through the screens on that room as well as under the door. The time I did have a mite problem I brought in a new snake that was already infested and I didn't know it until it was too late. What else do snake mites feed on other than snakes? I know they grow for a few weeks before needing a blood meal which is part of the reason they so hard to eradicate. Do they naturally feed on other anmals in the wild but simply thrive on a captive snake collection because of the easy meals? Do bird breeders have similar problems or do birds get a different species of mite? Any info is appreciated.
Thanks, John Tedens
www.radioactivereptiles.com
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by thenewdisciple on November 10, 2004
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not sure if birds typically have the same mites as reptiles, but i know they can get them from each other. i dealt with mites before too , it is a scary thought of it happening again. ill do my best to keep it from happening again, ussualy i treat all new snakes as if they have mites.
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by spankey on November 10, 2004
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I'm going through a mite problem right now. they'er such a pain. I think I got them from a ball that I got a while ago, I didn't see any mites on him but thats the only thing I could think it would come from.
I've heared of people getting mites from bringing in bark or something from outside to put in the snakes cage without treating it. so I would think they would take a meal from any animal they could.
Jason
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by JTEDENS on November 10, 2004
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When I had to do battle with mites I got Black Knight Roach Killer and vapona strips. Vapona is sold under another name that I can't remember right now. It's the large yellow pest strips in Wal-Mart. Put a small amount of that in a pill bottle or film case in each cage for 24 hours then remove it for 48-72 hours and repeat. If you can find Black Knight treat your entire room with that as well as hitting the snakes with it art least once and leaving them without water bowls for a day or two after spraying them ot it is best to give them a water bowl too small to soak in. I heard Black Knight is off the market but can't say for sure.
Regards, John
VPI has a great thing on treating mites on theor site.
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by JTEDENS on November 10, 2004
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www.airosol.com used to make and sell Black Knight. It's no longer listed there. I sent them an email but don't expect a response because I have never received an email response from them and only reached them by phone once out of 5 or 6 attempts. Their number is (800)633-9576 if you would like to try contacting them via phone.
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by Buzztail1 on November 11, 2004
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For treating mites, there is a very good procedure at www.Herpo.com
Wal-mart has a product on their shelves for treating head lice that is the exact same ingredients and concentration as Provent-a-mite at nearly 1/4 the cost.
I have tried the Wal-mart product and found it to be 100% effective.
Karl H. Betz
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by captiveherps on November 11, 2004
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I use vapona's aka no pest strips (they work for spider mites on plants too)I have also found chinese chalk to be a help, as you can draw lines around tanks to stop them from spreading from tank to tank
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