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Megaan
Snake mite
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 20/07/2011 : 22:38:43
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I just got my special little lady rainbow a new viv and within 3 weeks shes covered in these black mite things that are burrying into her scales  im so worried about her and dont know what to do! someone help me i really want to do the best by her and get rid of the pests!!
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gmac
Grumpy Scots Admin
United Kingdom
710 Posts |
Posted - 20/07/2011 : 22:56:37
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http://www.thecornsnake.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7957 That is a treatment you cn start right away. There are other treatments available but have only used the oil bath with washing up liquid not oil (dont froth it though 
It will take you to another forum but the treatment works for all snakes not just corns.
And an unfortunate welcome to the site. |
GMac
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Megaan
Snake mite
United Kingdom
12 Posts |
Posted - 20/07/2011 : 23:13:22
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| thank you so much! i'll keep you posted, shes so pretty i hate to see these little black things ruin her |
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Snakesitter
Rainbow Master
USA
2718 Posts |
Posted - 20/07/2011 : 23:37:26
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Graeme, geat article. I would add a few minor notes:
1. As rainbow boas love to drink, put the snake in clear (non-oiled) water first for at least five minutes, so that if it drinks, it does so using clean water.
2. Those following this plan should rememeber to treat the area *around* their viv as well, as mites will often lay eggs outside the viv, there to return and plague the snake(s) later.
Meegan, you may also wish to consider predatory mites, which might combine well with this plan as there are no anti-mite meds being used.
Good luck...and a hopeful welcome as well! |
Cliff Earle
Living Gems Reptiles
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Megaan
Snake mite
United Kingdom
12 Posts |
Posted - 20/07/2011 : 23:44:21
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| so if my rainbows infected could they spread to my royal? and my retic when i buy him? |
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Megaan
Snake mite
United Kingdom
12 Posts |
Posted - 20/07/2011 : 23:50:46
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| I've got rid of them before but they keep coming back! |
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gmac
Grumpy Scots Admin
United Kingdom
710 Posts |
Posted - 20/07/2011 : 23:52:44
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| yes the mites can be transferred onto all other snakes. Is best to treat them not until they have vanished but for a good 2-3 weeks after the last one has gone |
GMac
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Snakesitter
Rainbow Master
USA
2718 Posts |
Posted - 21/07/2011 : 00:48:26
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| Yes, as Graeme notes, mites can spread. Best to treat broadly and be aware. |
Cliff Earle
Living Gems Reptiles
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newbie
Hatchling
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Posted - 21/07/2011 : 21:55:01
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| Good luck getting rid of them, keep us updated! |
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Megaan
Snake mite
United Kingdom
12 Posts |
Posted - 24/07/2011 : 02:59:41
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| theyre pretty much gone now:D! thanks so much my girl has so much life back in her! thanks to all you |
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Zer0Sanguine
Snake mite
USA
42 Posts |
Posted - 24/07/2011 : 17:38:19
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| Glad to hear she is doing better!! Be sure to post some pics soon we would love to see her |
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sandi
Hatchling
United Kingdom
150 Posts |
Posted - 25/07/2011 : 19:42:58
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If you had them before you can pretty much guarantee that they never went away. There are 4 stages to the life cycle of the mite, the adult stage is the last and the only one you see! You need to break the cycle and treat the whole house.
I used permethrin, (Plant based insecticide) in the form of lyclear head lice treatment, watered down to a ratio of 15ml into 1 litre water. Empty all furniture from viv, spray snake and viv thoroughly, every nook and cranny. The mites like to lay eggs up high in dark crevices so be vigilant! Either throw away or soak in bleach, all furnishings. Put snakey into viv on papar with only a cardboard hide, put clean, small,water bowl in AFTER spraying. Repeat every week for at least 3 weeks.
This worked for me, after trying lots of other methods. Permethrin kills the eggs, other treatments dont. |
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Megaan
Snake mite
United Kingdom
12 Posts |
Posted - 25/07/2011 : 21:34:34
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| Shes so happy now! i'm just about to upload a couple of pictures :)! |
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Snakesitter
Rainbow Master
USA
2718 Posts |
Posted - 25/07/2011 : 22:54:00
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| Good advice, Sandi. Repeated treatments are key. |
Cliff Earle
Living Gems Reptiles
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Megaan
Snake mite
United Kingdom
12 Posts |
Posted - 13/08/2011 : 00:50:37
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| my girls been placed in the hands of my very trusted and experienced friend so he can get her weight up, i'll keep you updated on how shes doing and when she returns :) |
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Snakesitter
Rainbow Master
USA
2718 Posts |
Posted - 15/08/2011 : 22:10:28
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| Please do keep us updated, and let us know if we can help! |
Cliff Earle
Living Gems Reptiles
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Edited by - Snakesitter on 16/08/2011 18:50:27 |
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Heyy, i really need some urgent help!
