Aggressive reptile mite treatment, what's worked best for me over the years.

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[@karyannfontaine8757]

I took your advice as and used your treatments. My snakes are now mite free. Thank you!

[@skowrex7016]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!! I cannot say it enough. I used this technique and I checked my boa and she looked so beautiful this morning without a single mite on her! Thank you!!

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

Awesome to hear!

[@bukkaluka6855]

I appreciate this video, I'm a breeder and only been doing it a few years but I have 60 some snakes and it's a pain. Even though predatory mites can work, they die off after their food source dies off and eventually they always seem to come back. I'm just going to keep treating with this stuff, I've had luck with it in the past.

[@billhader8404]

So glad you said that this is what’s worked best for you cause it’s what I got before I watched this. Just sprayed my baby burm and his terrarium. I’ll be cleaning his terrarium tomorrow and him as well.

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

Good luck!

[@aces-upakitas657]

Thanks man I appreciate the layman procedure! Everyone else has a confusing approach. I am a newbie and want to learn from the best. Thanks Again

[@cherylsterrenburg2186]

Always good to know that you are not a horrible snake caregiver if (should say when) your snakes get mites. You can walk out into your backyard (even if you don't see snakes there) and get mites.

[@deltabravolima1514]

Pet stores is the best place to get mites in my experience. They give them away for free even if I didn’t want them

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

Haha truth

[@210Juggalo]

Got mine from a pet store and they had mite spray for like $20 what a coincidence that spray dont seem to work at all!

[@j.diazreptiles8279]

@@210Juggalo you have to fight them it's a battle no matter what you do the key is choosing one of the sprays/treatments & being very consistent cleaning each snake & cleaning each enclosure also using paper towels helps to spot the snake mites if the spray your using doesn't work try a different treatment method Jason has mentioned in this video!

[@210Juggalo]

@@j.diazreptiles8279 ok so I was using jurassi mite from the pet store it didn't seem like I was making any progress on killing them, I'd would spray their body once every four to five days but I noticed that the mites started to get in their eyes so I got a damp q tip and gently pulled back the skin by the eye and gently brush the q tip against the mite, I avoided touching the eye as much as possible, I cleaned out the mites one by one killing them as got them out from under their skin, but after 3 weeks, the mites got worst so I order reptile spray and a can of provent a mite, I took the snakes out and let them soak in water for 10 mins or so, then I rubbed a drop of dawn dish soap on their body then put them back in the water for 40 mins, I read somewhere that mites will drown in 20-30 mins so an extra 10 mins wont hurt because I had a heat pad to keep the water around 80° - 83° figured that would be comfortable for the snakes, i sprayed the prevent a mite in the terrariums and closed them up to let them dry, after the 40 min soak, I pulled the snakes out of their tubs one by one rinsed them under running water to get any extra soap off of them then dried them up and applied reptile spray to the snakes body and rubbed it all over top to bottom avoiding the eyes, mouth, and nose, I then got a q tip and dipped it into a small amount of reptile spray and applied it to the mites under their chin then I put them in their terrariums one by one after the spray dried on their body, (keep in mind that I waited till the provent a mite was dried and had no odor in the terrariums) last night was a second treatment after a four day wait but the first time I used reptile spray in the terrariums instead of provent a mite, but I received the provent a mite two days ago so I tried it, so last night was the first time with provent a mite but last night I looked the snakes up and down I only found about 8 mites on 5 snakes last night but I will be spraying them again in a few more days to kill any remaining mites, I will be doing this for about 1 month and a half longer just to be sure they are gone for good! If this works out for me, I'll make sure to update everyone on the progress after a few more treatments!

[@210Juggalo]

An update on the mites, I done a few more treatments using prevent a mite and reptile spray I haven't seen a mite in a week already but imma do another treatment to make sure that they are gone for good

[@RicksMoto]

Best video I have seen on this. I bought this a while ago and glad I did. I just treated them all after seeing one soaking sure enough she had some

[@Basskingdom7]

Jason! Thanks for that wonder and helpful video! I bought a snake at a reptile expo and came home and saw a mite on him and instantly threw the container that he came in away. I also did a dawn soak/wipe thanks to my bestie for helping me out with it:) I am planning on buying that reptile spray at petco today. Do you think it’s wise to clean out the cage every day for like a week and then put down the spray each time I clean the tank and do a short dawn soap in my sink?

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

Take a look at the new video I just made. This might give you some cool information that can help answer a few of the questions.

[@christopherresendizperez7592]

Much appreciate the info man! Just getting into the hobby and I want to know as much as possible. Saludos from Monterrey Mexico!

[@dsiz9421]

Trying the frontline approach because it’s convenient for me. Found some small black moving specs on my new snake. Seller claimed they were wood mites. I’m not buying into that.

[@davidfortner6099]

I am having trouble with mites now after owning my snakes for 9 months, I bought 2 babies from the internet and bought a 1yr old bamboo from someone local. The bamboo had spots that I could not tell because it look like it was apart of its design. I put him water and later added dawn dish soap and never seen anything in water or after I put him on paper towels later. I keep him away from the others for weeks because I didn't see any mites. I got my babies from a place in Florida that I don't want to say there name because I can't be a 100% they had them when they shipped them to me. I didn't put them in water because I didn't want to hurt them, 2 months later the baby Mojave has lots of mites. I have them all 5 of my snakes in dawn water. The only one that has any dead mites in the water is the Mojave. I will go buy reptile spray tomorrow but I used nixs to clean and spray everywhere.

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

That's a bummer for sure. Best of luck with getting ride of them!

[@davidfortner6099]

@@JasonsExoticReptiles thank you

[@chesterswingjr9796]

I know this video is older, but I just discovered mites in my collection. Luckily, I only have 5 snakes, but my Central American Boa got a respiratory infection and died within 2 days. I’ve never had mites before , so maybe I got them from handling a snake at a expo that had them. I’m getting this stuff IMMEDIATELY, and beginning treatment.

[@bubblesfromprison4475]

Hey new bp owner just found mites a few days ago ive been giving my bp baths with dawn dish soap but i got some miracle care mite spray i was wondering do i leave the spray on her skin or do i wash it off after a while ?

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

You leave it on her.

[@snakesalivesa931]

Pls can you post the product and where to get it. Tx 👊

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

If you check out my new mite video or any of my more recent videos I have links in the description to a bunch of products

[@OutSciEd]

Been applying this spray for FOUR weeks now, dillegently. Applied every 2-3 days to blue tongue skink. Every time I check, tiny nymph mites are still crawling around the enclosure. They can live long.

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

They can definitely live a long time. In addition to the spray, this is why I usually recommend adding the pest strip. That combination seems to work really well, in addition to regular cleanings of the cages.

[@amiyrahyoung6381]

I dont own a snake but other reptile lizards. I bake my substrates as prevention for mites and other live parasites. No issues. Especially for my tropical enclosures. Will this work to spray instead of baking my substrate? Thanks.

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

I could but I’d always just recommend getting the substrate direct from the manufacture or someone like myself who never keeps the substrate near reptiles to avoid any instance of reptile mites.

[@charlessherman9876]

Good instruction video bro!👌🏾

[@pjcoombs2868]

Jason I know this is an old video, but now in 2022 are you still using the same product and practice to treat/prevent?

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

Yes is do! The only Thing I would do differently is change the substrate sooner than later. I would still spray everything, but I would change it within the same day

[@Ibaneddie76]

Cool video, I just had to treat a single snake for mites. I soaked it in warm water with a few drops of dawn for 2 days on a heating pad and thermostat. It's a young lavender albino and there were only 2 small mites but it bummed me out, I keep my snake room super clean and always keep new snakes away from the snake room for at least 2 weeks but somehow it got them. They appear to be gone but I'll get some of that spray and treat him again and the rest of my snakes for that matter. Thanks for the advice.

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

Mites are never fun! Thanks for watching!!

[@Soccertz1]

The worst part is you see two but there are 2000 plus you don’t see. Yikes!!!!

[@everythingcory2179]

Is it ok to spray the enclosure to get rid of mites???

[@jacquelynalexa6138]

My snake is currently about to shed… do I wait to treat with dawn bath/spray or take care of it immediately. She is a 13 year old red tail boa that has had respiratory issues in the past. Yes I know you can’t guarantee a thing… just asking if to do treatment now or wait… thanks

[@jacquelynalexa6138]

She for sure has mites and imo pretty severe case. I was out of town and did not notice til it was too late 😵‍💫

[@jacquelynalexa6138]

And yes I realize skin is vulnerable after shed to wait a few days but do I do it before she sheds?

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

You are better off doing while in shed since they will shed off the mites and because they are in water, there is little opportunity for the mites to go back on them.

[@zanmoffat9845]

Any need to spray the enclosure? I'm assuming yes but it wasn't mentioned in the video.

[@Matthew-cd8iv]

Hey did they change the logo on this? I got a pair of two in Amazon, and it came in two bottles called Miracle Care. Has this happened to you and is it the same product? Thank you

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

I believe they did. As far as I’m aware it’s the same stuff.

[@Matthew-cd8iv]

@@JasonsExoticReptiles Thank you for the fast response, my Solomon Island Tree Boas thank you!

[@daviddibble958]

So I dont need to put him in a new clean tub? I'm a tank guy so I can take him out, spray him, spray my tank and put him back in? I thought I had to keep him in a separate tub. No?

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

Depends what kind of spray

[@coldbloodedcuriosities7473]

I’ve used this in the past but never sprayed the head, just kinda rubbed it on and what had happened was the mites moved into the vents, eyes and mouth to get away from the spray. I love the product and it works well but do you have a recommendation how to avoid that? I havnt had mites for a long long time but I use preventative measures, but just in case I’d like to know if you feel it’s safe to put a good amount around the eyes and vents.

[@joshuarawls2613]

🗣SOMEONE PLEASE ANSWER THIS QUESTION

[@profchaoss1902]

I just soaked mine, he had his head under for a few minutes then I took him out and dried him. Used a cotton swab and held his head as gently as possible and take the swab and carefully run in under his eyes, I pulled the skin under his eye back a little to expose them a bit better, no harm to snake but the 3 mites under his eye are gone.

[@kobesreptiles9864]

Can you use on lizards monitors? Asian water monitor and white throat monitors

[@dbldfit9908]

Just noticed mites on my 4month old boa. I came across this video. You did say you leave it on the snake? Not wash it off

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

Correct. Leave it on.

[@dbldfit9908]

@@JasonsExoticReptiles thank you for the reply

[@redneckgamer9939]

Good video

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

Thank you

[@Soccertz1]

Hi Jason, I went to my nephews house to feed the animals as they are out of town and had been for a week. When I looked at the Blue tongued skink I was shocked. It had white dust all over it and all different sizes of mites all over. She was so lethargic and I knew she was in trouble. I had to look up all the info I could and so I got her into a warm bath with a mite spray. The lady at the pet shop said to soak her in that. I had water only at first and she drank a lot then I put in the mite spray and she drank that too!!! Should I be worried? I put her in a ten gallon tank with paper towels and change them at least once a day and I squish any I see. I also give a warm water only bath each day where I drain and have the water run on her to get more mites off. Man these things are tough to kill! Please let me know what else I need to do or any suggestions. Thanks......from a grossed out auntie! Lol

[@misse2013]

How's the skink doing? Did you get the mites to go away?

[@ChezzOnBass]

Thanks for the tip!

[@jacksp2815]

How close was the mites and ibd??i see your vid with kevin mc curley about ibd and when i buy my boa i find mites.. I clean him and all the house now he is 8 months old but and until this time im afraid of it

[@sebastianfriedman8958]

Do you dilute with water in the spray bottle or just use the pure liquid from gallon container?

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

I just pour the liquid directly with no dilution.

[@andyhsong]

thanks for this info. i just found my first few mites among a few of my snakes and im ready to go to war lol. glad to know this info on how to combat them and that it isn't the end of the world !

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

It is not. Good Luck. Just be consistent and you will be in good shape soon

[@johnknouse8846]

Thank you! I know it probably sounds like I was just looking for the answer I wanted to hear, but I had a breeder tell me I was putting my snakes at risk treating for mites that didn’t exist. Have you had any issues with the pest strips on your racks?

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

Thats awesome to hear man thanks for watching and the feedback! The breeder isnt completely wrong as it does cause a little bit stress, but I'd rather put a little stress in one snake now than take the changes and put a lot of long term stress on everything I own and risk getting other sick or killed. The risk/reward is just worth it to me. And those past strips work great. They say they last 4 months, but I usually change most of mine every 2 months or so.

[@kristenparadise2736]

do you change the bedding after a couple weeks of doing the treatments?

[@Queenlegge13]

Hi from the UK!! Thanks for this video it's better than the others I've watched, I'm just wondering though, can i get that mite stuff sent here from the u.s or can you recommend a product that I can buy here?? Thanks x x

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

I’m sure there is something similar, but I am not familiar with the products in the UK unfortunately

[@neptuneforce8002]

Amazon ,you can find it there, more expensive though .

[@ThePythonBurrow]

Great tips!!

[@MassConstrictors]

I also use reptile spray in the smaller bottles 9.99 per bottle it does work GREAT

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

Ballin Boas/Geckos yeah same stuff. I have so many snakes that the small bottles won't even cover 1/4 of them.

[@MassConstrictors]

Jason's Exotic Reptiles my big 6.5ft FEMALE Nicurarguan Dwarf FINALLY Ovulated a Few days ago an it was MASSIVE just waiting on her POS my 6ft female Hypo Het kahl albino had her POS on 1/27/18 so im hoping for some albino from her were i breed her to my male kahl albino. Also my FEMALE Nicurarguan was breed to a male Nicaraguan so i should habe a nice LITTER of 100% true Nicurarguan Dwarfs do u have any Nicurarguans breeding this SEASON

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

Congrats man! Fingers crossed for some good babies out of her for you

[@MassConstrictors]

Jason's Exotic Reptiles came out this morning an low an behold a 3rd ovulation from my Bci Het Type1 anery female she has a full football an she was normal yeaterday i mean its MASSIVE should i take the male out or leave him in for a few wks

[@ellenohlde5887]

Awww I swap out the bedding everytime. I am sure this is why they keep coming back!

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

Ellen Ohlde swapping the bedding is fine, and you do need to do this, but treat for mites for a week or two then swap the bedding. Then continue to treat for a few weeks

[@andrewtate9774]

does this work with leopard geckos

[@misse2013]

Please help! I have a question about the spray. The bottle says to spray the snake, but it says if you spray the enclosure, you need to wash it thoroughly before putting the snake back in. This confuses me & makes me scared to use this on my 7 month old and 11 month old BPs. Any thoughts? Words of reassurance? I just found mites yesterday, found this video, got the spray, but now I'm scared it's going to kill my snakes

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

If you spray the enclosure just give it about 15 min to dry. Spraying the snake will do everything you need, but I've found that spraying the enclosure really gets them gone fast

[@misse2013]

@@JasonsExoticReptiles thank you! 🙏

[@jimbodapimp4457]

Can you use the Reptile spray on a baby 2-3 weeks old?

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

I would not.

[@Mr.Keith1]

Thanks for the tips

[@jamesclark9011]

Can you use this on a gravid female due to lay in 10 or so days?

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

I have never seen any ill-effects so I don't see a reason why not.

[@bilalmaddox]

Did this work out well? I'm dealing with the same issue!

[@daviddibble958]

That company told me that can't be used on snakes under 3 mos. What are your suggestions for babies.

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

Shallow water and and a little dawn dish soap. If you search jason’s reptiles mites you should see another video pop up that will belp

[@daviddibble958]

@@JasonsExoticReptiles thanks. That's exactly what I did. Kevin's video on the 48 hour soak. You gonna be at Tinley this weekend??

[@mosaexotics6587]

Thanks.. Great tips. I just subbed.

[@drewfog]

Good info

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

Andrew Foglia thanks man!

[@kassandramarie3789]

Can mites come from pet store bought substrate??

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

Technically yes. They can hitch a ride if the petstore has mites and they crawl on there.

[@korischaffer197]

Whats your opinion/experience with ProventAMite?

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

Jennifer Schaffer I feel like it used to work but just doesn't anymore. It's weird. That stuff 15 years ago was incredible. I don't know if they changed something about it or what but it doesn't works as well anymore.

[@korischaffer197]

Jason's Exotic Reptiles Thats what Ive been hearing about it. Up untill a couple years ago I had always only used it for getting rid of rat lice in my pet rats, and only recently have I been battling snake mites. So I havent seen the effectiveness or lack thereof as well as you and others have. Ill definitely have to pick up some of that Reptile Spray and try it. :) Thank you so much! My collection is growing!, but with that came my first snake mite battle. lol

[@kingralph7303]

I would only use Provent-a-Mite for your enclosure and this for your snakes

[@korischaffer197]

King Ralph Ill try that. Ive always believed that a combination of methods/solutions is best. :)

[@MasonC2K]

FYI Nix is literally the same thing as PAM. I use it to kill the eggs.

[@raul69er1]

Are those the FB-80’s?

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

Fb90s

[@alqali]

what's your moose milk recipe

[@kobesreptiles9864]

Let me know