How to Completely Get Rid of Snake Mites

[@GoHerping]

GoHerping posters are here! Order one now, before I run out of shipping boxes lol goherping.com/shop

[@PYROTOAD]

GoHerping love the part that said what's a water can

[@marandamarquez6218]

GoHerping can you do a video of any diseases or problems snakes can get with all the common species

[@avengers4ever2019]

Hi goherping i was wondering if you could tell me an alternative way to clean the terrarium and my snake of mites if I can not find reptile spray

[@rennengarnes9414]

I don’t have to throw all of my wood wats right??? I can just soak it?

[@RedFireFly2040]

That's actually not as complicated as I thought it would be , my snake doesn't have mites but its good to have this knowledge before it happens or ever happens :)

[@GoHerping]

Yeah overall it's simple, just a bit of a hassle

[@joshuanewbeck6226]

@@GoHerping thanks for the info my ball python doesn't have them but as before mentioned it's really nice to know what to do if this ever happens.

[@PoppinRandomBubbles]

"From the neck down" * pauses * * sudden realization * Do they have a neck?? Lmao!!

[@sjaakvandervijver7992]

PoppinBubbles but the thing is they have a neck lol :D

[@alex_bee_kind]

Yeah it might seem like Semantics but a snakes body is scientifically divided into 4 parts, head, neck, body, and tail. Where each part begins and ends depends on the snake and its anatomy. Random fun fact i learned a while back 🐍

[@cloudricklloyd1]

Why am I watching this, I don't even have snakes. ...... yet

[@SB-wj8oj]

Doing the research before adopting the animal is the best thing to do! :)

[@alexhardman6808]

Same

[@kelly811543]

It’s good to watch a lot before getting one so good for you 🧡

[@LchanOtakudom]

Oh geez, I’ve seen snakes with black specks like that at PetCo! The employees said it was just dirt! Those poor snakes...

[@Karma77420]

I just got one from Petco about 2 weeks ago and we now have horrible mites

[@landryorlando]

@@Karma77420 have you got rid of them? Can they in fest your house, furniture?

[@Karma77420]

@@landryorlando yes, they are gone.

[@dawnmcfarland7011]

@@Karma77420 Did you use this process?

[@Kove007]

Literally where I got my snake from. She has hella newly bread white mites. I genuinely cannot tell if those spots are mites or just her scale color though? I don’t know how serious it is at this point and it’s making me so sad. I really hope she’ll be okay… Today I went to petco to grab some stuff for my soon to be bioactive enclosure, and they literally had two ball pythons in literally a 10 gallon tank. I didn’t check for spots but seriously, not only was it 10 gallons but they were using aspen AND they had NO COVER AT ALL. It was awful.

[@niki8005]

The one dislike is a mite

[@FieryCoal]

Nikola Wright now it’s 11, time to clean Sunny’s tank again

[@Lurch4302]

33 now...Mother Kamino they're BREEDING

[@TCBE]

44?!

[@maskylol8415]

@@TCBE 55....

[@nevaehgrant9331]

56.

[@musicwithkelsey2212]

Can I ask how old you are? You seem young but very educated. It's refreshing seeing someone actually educated on KZbin- keep it up

[@yahelhotam1777]

there was a video where he drove a car...

[@xxzoruaxv]

Yahel Hotam He's in the Carolina's, and you can start driving as young as 14.

[@leafymintaj8610]

He's 17

[@PoesRaven1984]

Hykra um no. No you can't. I mean illegally, yes but unless you are emancipated, you cannot get a license until 16.

[@lankadivore6379]

America is so weird. They let 16 years old deive cars but they won't let them drink alcohol until the age of 21. Whaaaat?

[@colek5211]

You are literally my favorite KZbinr ever. Thanks you for your excellent work!

[@GoHerping]

Wow thank you, Cole!

[@linzr2008]

ikr!!! Its really hard to find a reptile lover who doesn't have tattoos all over their body! lol. also, do you ever fish Alex?

[@thegreatlagi9974]

My dog was put down today. Thank you for being you and helping bring happiness into my day. Your an inspiration to me and I hope you reach a million subs someday. R.I.P Hank, you were a good doggo.

[@thegreatlagi9974]

Btw, have u named ur Kenyan sand boa yet?

[@GoHerping]

Aww, sorry to hear about Hank. But thank you for the nice words -- and I think she's officially Ember

[@antendis5256]

@Antonio Kinder at the time this must've been the latest video and Abyssal obviously wanted Alex to see the comment. Also, what does your reply have to do with mites? Apart from complaining that Abyssal's wasn't?

[@chrystinalammers6541]

Thank you for posting this. A work acquaintance just died in a head on collision. His girlfriend asked me to take his snakes. The ball has mites so this video was perfect! And I enjoyed your presentation. I can't sit still very long so a 20 min. video was iffy! LOL But I enjoyed yours and watched it all the way to the end.

[@AlexsAgamids]

3:30, Sunny free roaming LOL!

[@Matty__Matt]

Snakedude1814 I didn't notice that at all! Nice catch

[@gabeeesitooo7831]

I got an ad thx

[@nickrupp4394]

I just purchased a BCI boa about 2 weeks ago. I had her on aspen but humidity was becoming a bit of an issue so I switched to coco husk substrate. Made a massive difference. She had her first meal in her new enclosure soon after. 2 days later (a week after changing substrate) I went to check on her as I had been doing daily. Unfortunately I saw mites.. clear as day. I had a wooden enclosure for her which I have since thrown out. She is now in a brand new glass enclosure a full floor away from where her old one was. I have been using this method daily. And only sparying the paper towels and snake every 3 days, I have also added in a dawn soap soak for her which I do while I clean the enclosure. So far I'm 4 days in and have noticed a drastic drop off in the amount of dead mites in the enclosure each day. I did find one on her this morning which I will get off when I do the cleaning. I'm hoping I can have this problem handled in another week or so as long as I keep up with the cleaning daily. I think I may be stressing her out with taking her out alot. But I feel it's worth it in the long run to not have her suffer. Anyway.. thanks for the tips on this. And hopefully my sweet linguini will be back to living a mite free life soon. 🤞

[@ilia5137]

This is the best channel for reptiles owners

[@GoHerping]

thank you :D

[@lynnbrooks273]

Tell all of your viewers Backwater reptiles is the worst. Just bought 2 Red eyed frogs from them and 1 died within an hour and the 2nd one died the next day. They looked way too young to be sold and were not packaged well, probably got thrown all over the place during shipping. I will never buy anything from them again. Pass it on

[@johnfink9735]

Lynn Brooks if they looked too young to buy, why did you buy them?

[@nikkiderringer]

Good to know. I was just looking at their site yesterday, thinking if buying from them.

[@Shaddiewolf]

@@johnfink9735 A lot of those bigger websites don't have photos of the individual animals being sold, they just have a generic "Frog.jpg" photo and then you click the Order button.

[@jackyvinson824]

I got an iguana from them and it had mites when I got it. It didn’t eat for a month and I tried every food it looked like it was having a bad shed before I got it as it’s toes were missing.

[@kiltedvet420]

i oredered from backwater reptiles.... DO NOT EVER EVER EVER ORDER FROM THEM. they do not know how to pack animals mine died in transit except for a boa which died a week later, and i think my other snakes got mites from the boa

[@superdupergrover9857]

Do you think boiling would work? (for the heat tolerant equipment, not the snake)

[@justpassnbydontmindme7937]

Its what i do i boil the bowls and such but i still toss the wooden hides(you may be able to boil them too, I'm not sure)

[@soomiko]

i got scared before i read the second part lmao

[@Buffalo_billi]

Just Pass'n by dont mind me probably put them in your oven I’m not to sure tho

[@taschabelle798]

On behalf of myself and my snake, thank you!! This is info/demo is super helpful.

[@Metal7771]

This video helped out a lot, also baking the wooden decor at 200 degF for 20 min and putting the decor in the fridge for over a week helped kill any mites and eggs on the decor. The process took me a month to kill all mites.

[@stephaniewhite8589]

Thank you for this!! Just got an adult rosy boa 4 days ago and found mites on him today. (already super pissed at the locally owned store I got him from for not providing him hides, or feeding enough, and now this 😠) Your method seems a lot easier and safer than some I read about, got my spray ready to pick up as soon as I'm off work. Thank you

[@JJrxse]

Just wanted to say that your videos have been helping me with my first reptile and you have also helped me find my major 💜💜💜

[@megan4269]

I might be getting a corn snake! My cousin recommended your channel and I made a playlist about corn snakes. I didn't know that snakes could get mites. (I dont know a lot about mites, care for snakes, or how to feed them.) But i have only watched a few of your videos and its really helped me! I'm still young I'm only 10. Maybe in a few years I should get a corn snake? I really think snakes are super cute. But I don't know if I should get one soon because I'm still young. Maybe when I'm 13? :)

[@azimuth5744]

Hey!!! I'm 13 and I just got a snake on Black Friday. Good luck to you and your snake!!

[@cat.8825]

If you feel like you're prepared to take care of a snake, then you are not too young.

[@sbensel2575]

I am hoping my parents will allow me to get a ball python! Your videos have REALLY helped with my research!

[@user-go3jv8rw7i]

S Bensel I have 1 and they're great sooo I'd advise ro get it as soon as possible just don't keep asking your parents...bring up the topic every once and awhile then when you get your research I'd advise you to keep asking then 👍👍👍 good luck

[@sbensel2575]

harry potter channel Alright, thanks for the advice!

[@triangleman6607]

I’ve just got another ball python few months ago, and they are pretty good for beginners but there are tough parts! Make sure you have the space for it, they can get up to 6 ft. You prob already know that but don’t over look it because my tank for my other guy was 300 bucks. But good luck, you can ask any questions

[@ravent3016]

I used olive oil on my rat snake--just put a generous amount on my hands and let it slide through to rub it in. I then thoroughly cleaned the tank. He was fine after one treatment. But it wasn't like he had a lot of mites; I caught it early. We both had smooth skin afterward. :)

[@emilybrauen]

Your voice is the most soothing thing ever😂

[@TeamPeople1991]

Lol that snake escaping in the back is my favorite part. Shoulda left the blooper reel of you trying to find it

[@joemajor4439]

I orderd a poster 2 days ago. They look so cool. Also please do another reptile room tour.

[@fitguy6288]

This mite work for me, great advice!

[@derAtze]

Would you like to do an updated Version of this? Got some mites at the moment and I think you might have some new/ better information of the subject. Also free video idea ;)

[@babymelz]

im getting a ball python in 10 days after researching for 2 years and you've helped me alot!! thank you and you deserve so much more viewers :-) i want to draw something up for you soon so ill update you whenever i get to that.

[@isaiahgarcia7668]

Thank you so much you helped my snake live and get rid of the mites.

[@charlielittle482]

I got a cute little corn snake from petsmart recently because no one was buying it and I felt bad considering it's living conditions. Turns out it has mites and has now transfered those to my sweet ball python. I didn't figure it out till she started soaking in water for long period of time and she skipped a couple meals which she hasn't done before. So I take them and give them both a seperate thorough look over and my corn has a ton while my ball seems to just be getting them. Been stressing out about it big time and doing tons of research. Thanks for the video! Any and all tips will be welcomed 🙏

[@Sinchu9]

An alternative a friend of mine found was to basically give your snake an sunflower (I think) oil bath, after 5 minutes the mites would have suffocated. Although you do need to make sure to rub the oil into the snake's scales so every nook and cranny is covered. Then just give them a normal water bath to wash all the oil off and all the mite bodies will come out with the next shed or when you dry the snake off. Also instead of using chemicals you can just out everything in boiling water, if possible, to cook the mites inside the enclosure

[@SaulsBalls]

Thank you so much for the info !! Just got mites on my ball python collection this weekend and I spent two days cleaning everything. I bought the same spray you had in this video. It worked and they were dropping like flies 🤣🤣 bit thanks again ! I’ll be doing this daily for a while during the breeding season 👍🏻💯

[@someoneyouknow525]

I don't even own a snake, much less one with mites... Yet I still watched this lol

[@anjolicruces385]

I don't have a snake. I don't even own a reptile. I've held one once. Why am I subscribed? XD

[@GoHerping]

well sometimes i jump in dumpsters

[@eddiepowell2708]

Well said Lmao

[@seek.l2215]

Thank god this helped. I will get rid of these mites for ever

[@joshstone890]

Dont throw your hide or bowl away. Clean them as best you can, place them in a trash bag and then into the freezer for a few days... If your super paranoid wait 5 days then you know you're good.

[@sgal88]

Very informative video! Enjoyed it much!

[@GoHerping]

Thanks!

[@rdm0108]

Great vid man! Better than most about this topic. Nice n detailed. Also the worst part of reptile keeping is obviously just getting one... it's an addiction!

[@teerenee8355]

I like how Sonny chilled on the tank behind you & started climbing between the metal shelves 😂😍

[@gabrieladm670]

I have the same type of snake recently got him a month ago his name is Sami and I recently seen some mites thank you for the tips

[@pain002]

7:27 meanwhile in the background a ball python escapes

[@ashleycook4732]

thank you so much! i'm very interested in getting a snake and i'm trying to make sure the snake i get stays as healthy as possible! thanks so much for this video. and by any chance, could you tell me what type of enclosure you but your ball python in?

[@susannavarro18]

I just found out my ball python has mites.i was hoping you had a video about this subject.i really enjoy watching your videos and you are pretty much my go to you tuber if Info for my reptiles. thanks and keep up the good work

[@jennyvanderwerff7732]

Thank you so much I needed this!

[@dezzilove1470]

Thank you sooooo much i need this right now.

[@PTIPPY]

Best thing I found was olive oil, you rub it all over the snake, it traps all the mites and makes all the smaller ones under the scales come up for air and get trapped as well. One of the best snake keepers I ever knew taught me this, you just have to soak them afterwards and its completely safe for them. after a few days of doing that, they were mite free. Also a good way to clean the cage that way too.

[@jenndavis8826]

How easily will they migrate to another enclosure? I just found Mites on BP and ordered the spray you recommended. I also have leopard geckos in the same room, should I treat both? I have not seen any in the LG's enclosure. yet... Great video by the way! Thanks for the information.

[@memekampf1751]

Great video thanks for the help

[@tuckerorman3623]

Thank you so much for this video!!

[@ChloeWaugh1]

This video really helped! Thank you 😊

[@gymcapybara9496]

"Wheres the neck and wheres the tail." I died.

[@ThePupSquad]

I love sunny in the tank like "dad wtf this better not be the new set up fREE ME"

[@bigdomeyhomie6270]

I've watched so many videos this was the most helpful thank u so much

[@wolfy1164]

Your snake in the background just slithering around lmao

[@fredathompson5850]

your my favorite KZbinr

[@GoHerping]

Thank you!

[@MrJmcd3737]

I like how you just left your snake to just chill while you were cleaning out his enclosure 😂 No F's given

[@tokec8471]

3:33 Escapeing snake! xD

[@BallPythons101]

Great video. Proud of you bro!

[@Aquaudio320]

If the snake doesnt have mites should u still spray the enclosure to be extra sure?

[@AB-us4tq]

You should do posters with black or grey background it's more pleasant to the eye. Will definitely get one. Keep up the good work!

[@tyronetnj79]

I just discovered your channel man and I love it. My ball python is healthy and all because of your advice and knowledge. Thanks Iil bro💯✊🏾

[@moistyunicorn4829]

Q the escaping ball 😂😂

[@coolerthancoolicecold]

3:17 snake escaping LOL

[@elizabethashley6850]

Thank you for posting this, it's very helpful. Unfortunately I just realized the baby Coral Glow BP I got for my bday last week has mites. 😑 I got him from a very large reptile distributor, that I have purchased from a few times before, so it's super disappointing. Now im off to clean.

[@madisonnelson1396]

We also bought our ball at repticon and have now noticed she has mites. I appreciate the super awesome video cause I had zero clue what to do. We will be starting this tomorrow! My question is we have Kenya sand boa I haven't seen any on her or her enclosure but should we treat her cage as well or just monitor it really close?

[@noshititskrae]

I always describe my entire snake as a neck. but he might be entirely a tail.

[@skeleletonboi4533]

he's entirely torso technically!!

[@DyingBreed85]

We use Styrofoam packing peanuts as a clean burrowing substrate for a short time. It works great. It's cheap, bright white and so easy to burrow in... Thanks for your channel

[@bapgirl1]

Thank you!!

[@chrisoommen1206]

How do you clean the original hides and water bowls, to get them ready for putting back in tank at the end

[@Nick_Mastro]

Great Video! Thank you! Just had a question. I understand this whole processes, but how do you deal with the mites on the snakes head if you could only spray neck down?

[@mast3rang3l34]

Love the vids G stay lit😎🤘🏽

[@sarahsimpson2347]

Watching this video was super helpful! I do have a couple of questions though just to clarify, GoHerping! We got our Ball Python, Annabelle, about a week ago from Petsmart and I just noticed a few mites (only seen 2 total so far). In the cleaning process of this, would you put the snake in an isolation area such as a plastic container before cleaning them? Also, for any wood hides, would you recommend spraying them as well, or just completely disposing of them? I would like to get rid of the few mites we have as soon as possible so they don't get out of hand. Thanks in advance for your help! :)

[@pirateelfqt92]

I use provent a mite, it’s great

[@sandramorrison99]

Perfect!

[@suunso2531]

If mites got into carpet floor, what should you do?

[@emieliod825]

Put the carpet outside for a few days.

[@hannahcarothers7155]

Vacumn it

[@pin-o-meter5939]

The best thing you can do if the vacuum is attached to the floor is either spraying the carpet with reptile mite spray or looking for the mites and taking them out and drowning them

[@TuberoseKisser]

For the tank I would suggest submerging it in the tub, for the lid crazy glue can cover up the screen lid gaps. I would also suggest getting aquarium silicone and going over the original silicone if the tank is old to cover any gaps from aging.

[@GoHerping]

Mites can stay underwater for a super long time and survive no problem unfortunately

[@Skeletor8387]

Skip the intro go to 2:26

[@windsnap_]

Would it work to put the hide and water bowl in the oven at a low temp to burn the mites off? I don’t even have a snake yet, but I’m getting a ball python in about 2 weeks! Super excited!!

[@justizac2280]

I love your videos

[@Jessica-gt4sy]

For burrowing species you could heat or freeze the substrate. I put my substrate in a rubber made bin then poured several large pots of boiling water over it. I let it sit until the water cooled, then did it again. If freezing, I'd freeze for at least 48 hrs.

[@nahumjohn_y.t4988]

Sunny in the background 😂😂💎 3:40

[@Gabrieladogmom777]

I love this kid he makes me laugh lol

[@amanchase2025]

Nice mite pun,so that reptile spray u got is very mighty.

[@coreytaylor1982]

For burrowing snakes spring tails and isopods eat mites and their eggs

[@HowlingTrain042]

Is the Amazon affiliate link still active from a few videos ago for the temp gun? I need a temp gun and wanted to help out a little too lol awesome video by the way!

[@GoHerping]

Yep they always work, and I always link all my supplies in the description at bit.ly/GoHerping_Kit thank you for thinking of the link!

[@jaygregory1899]

What stuff do u use to treat the mites and where could i get some

[@scottcarl3086]

In the past I treated my snakes for mites. But what about mites getting in the eyes? I lost all my snakes due to the fact that mites got in behind their eyes. I used spray but avoided the head. What can we do to fix this?

[@secretGIRL0257]

Just curious because I overthink everything. Would it okay if I use paper towel as substrate in the beginning when snake arrives in case if the snake does have mites? Also have you ever had incidents where your real substrate has mites? Obviously you would throw those away but I am just curious. Along with that, can I spray the paper towel and wipe the snake along with small parts for the cage? I feel like I may miss some spots while spraying these areas? I know this video is quite old but I am just curious since I am planning to have a snake with in a year or two and be educated as much as I can! Thanks!

[@destinytucker7233]

Glad I was trolling old videos lol Yes, paper towel for new snakes is definitely okay! Its easier to clean when you're getting used to a routine for feeding/potty/shed. Also its easier to spot any bugs or health issues using paper towel. Spraying the tank with the mite killer he's using isn't a bad idea for a new snake, preventative measures and all, but I wouldn't necessarily bother spraying and washing the snake itself. If it has mites, they will show up on the paper towel after a few days, and then you'll know how to move forward with care or treatment. As for the substrate, it is possible for the bag to be contaminated with bugs or eggs prior to you buying it. I tried out a new substrate last summer that had coconut mulch to keep humidity up easier, and after about a week my poor little ball Miki was infested. Before I always used aspen shavings and never had a problem with bugs. (I've been keeping ball pythons since I was 15, I'm 22 now) I've seen people say you can bag the mulch and freeze it or microwave it to kill anything that might be crawling around, but personally I'd just rather not risk it. Also, if you're trying to find a reputable pet store or breeder, I'd look at morph market first. Its a website where breeders list snakes, and you can check on the credibility of said breeders. I just got my third baby ball from a breeder I met on there and he's super healthy and super cute! Best of luck with your future herps!

[@secretGIRL0257]

@@destinytucker7233 thnk u this was really helpful

[@chancelee7271]

Hello- I am strongly considering adopting a Ball Python in the near future. I've never owned a snake before and so I have one question that no one seems to agree on. For the snake enclosure I have a rather large, approximately 40 gallon take ready to use and another smaller 30 gallon as well. They both have lids that are solid sliding lids at the top and neither are mesh/ screen. With this in mind, my question is, do these enclosures need solid lids to keep humidity in as some websites advise, or screens for air as others recommend? It would be rather easy to find a strong, "escape proof" screen lid to fit these tanks, but I need to know if that's necessary or even advised. please answer and thanks in advance to anyone who does -a very concerned first time potential reptile owner

[@makaylacooprider420]

Chance Doesn't matter I wouldn't get a screen top. theyre horrible all the humidity escapes but if you decide to get a screen top cover almost all of the screen with a damp towel and then put a dry towel over it. and just keep the damp towel wet. but remember to leave some of the screen exposed for ventilation

[@leventesimon5299]

hi alex im your biggest fan

[@sophiazapata1896]

9:39 "Do they have a neck" LOL

[@BeckyC8410]

I just did this today! Does this work for wood mites too? There's no mites on my snake, but I noticed little mites in the enclosure and read they should be wood mites?

[@solitary.witch0077]

Is that the 40 gallon tank u have sunny in? Sorry, I cant tell size. Also. Can u clarify more? After cleaning the *neck* to tail body. How about the face? Dont mites live there too?

[@GR3y555]

I have a fake rock hide an a wood hide that have holes an cracks in them, do u think if I soke them both in water mix with the mite spray an then bake then both in the oven for a bit, do u think it would help kill any mites in them so I don’t have to buy more hides?

[@blazethemoviecat2869]

I did not own snakes. I don't ever plan to own snakes. I rescued a hermit crab from a pet store with terrible conditions for him. Next to the enclosure was a snake enclosure, and inside it was a plastic critter keeper with a snake in it. I went to the shop again today to ask for some history on the hermit crab. I asked about the snake and they said it died of snake mites. I'm here because I had no idea what they were and wanted to know if they were preventable. What a way to find out that the poor guy died of their neglect. Thank you for posting this tutorial. I may send this to the shop for future reference.

[@victoriahope786]

Please reply....but can you use paper towel or newspaper for its everyday bedding is it safe? and do ball pythons need to burrow into something or is something that's not necessarily needed...?

[@asherisaemoneko4]

My snake had mites when I bought him and and easy way to get rid of them it can take awhile but you take not poisious soap and put some in some warm water and soak the snake for about 1/2 hour and clean the cage everyday

[@GoHerping]

You mean wash the snake in soap?

[@asherisaemoneko4]

GoHerping sorta you only put like 5 drops in it's meant to drowned them

[@solitary.witch0077]

Is it possible to use different enclosure or like a tub while you clean the enclosure they're originally in? So basically clean both the snake and its enclosure at the same time? Or just while he/she hanging about so they dont get hurt while you focus on cleaning the enclosure?

[@kai-qj5jw]

if i had a rocky water dish that was hard to clean would boiling it be ok to sterilise it? or is there a chance they might come back

[@ozonegrrrl]

Thank you for the video. My one year old ball python has mites, and they are getting worse. I will try this.