Olive Python HELP - Mites

[jazza12]

hi there my olive python is about 1.5 years old and around 5ft long and just recentley i found these bugs things remaining in his water bowl when he would jump in and there also on him ( little black dots, no more then 2mm in lenth ), this is making me worry, im guessing there mites?? what should i do to get rid of them and make my snake healtly again, im useing wood shavings/aspen as the substrate??? this mite be a problem Please help!!

 

[jazza12]

sorry i forgot to mention, my snake is very close to shedding, his eyes are very milky in color and his gettin aggitated easily, should i do what ever i have to do before or after the shed?

 

[jazza12]

should i remove the snake to a sterile container and spay and clean the original, top to bottom with mortein - then 10% bleach 90% water and again with water. but how do i get the snake clear of mites???

and also how can i stop the mites traveling to the rest of my house?
please help!

thanks Jarrad

 

[Troyster]

I definately WOULD NOT recomend you use mortein.Do a search with the above search button for Top of Decent.Callington Top of Decent is a specially formulated reptile enclosure insecticide which is produced especially to be used to control snake mites.

 

[tenacres1100]

if it is mites, follow these directions carefully

This is from the TOD web site
Directions For Use
-Remove water bowl/tub from the enclosure before spray, clean it and leave it out for 24 hours
-Remove the reptile from the enclosure
-Spray the interior of the enclosure to form enough fume in the enclosure
-Suggest spray 2-3 seconds for a standard 2 x 3 foot size enclosure
-Leave the enclosure closed for 10-15 minutes, and then return the reptile
-After 24 hours, return the water bowl/tub to the enclosure
-After another 48 hours, clean out enclosure and destroy any substrate (it helps remove mite eggs)
-Spray the enclosure surrounding area as well
-Do not rinse the enclosure and the reptile after spray
-Re-spray the enclosure about seven days later after first application, a third application might be necessary depending on the infestation
Other Tips
-After treating the reptile and the enclosure, spray a line around the enclosure to create a barrier
-Frequently (every day or two) spray around the enclosure to keep the barrier working during treatment
-Suggest use paper as bedding during treatment so that changing bedding is easier