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Amie · Contributing Member Joined: 06 Jan 2007 Posts: 63

Hi

I have just checked on my royal and there are tiny little light brown/orange coloured critters in his tank, i suspect mites.

I have no clue how these could have got in there, is it possible they came from food? how do i get rid of them plz? Ive read about frontline ect but the advice seems to be different regarding how to apply and strength.

Could someone pleae advise on how to get rid of them. I have noticed a couple of dull scales on his head too. What is the best way to clean his tank too. Irwin is 800gram at last weigh.

Thank you in advance
Amie

mike h · CaptiveBred Addict! Joined: 18 Mar 2006 Posts: 778

Hi
never used frontline but am fortunate to own a tin of provent a mite
if you can get it provent a mite is brilliant stuff(follow instructions exactly)

glen chandler of jungle phase often has it in stock.

http://freespace.virgin.net/jungle.phase/

Tel: 01708 500800 his website has not been updated for years but i think the phone number is still correct.

Basically you spray newspaper or substrate with provent a mite(away from animals) leave overnight so completely dry and fumes have gone.

Put newspaper/substrate in enclosure with snake and surrounding areas and like majic no more mites or spiders or anything insecty for that matter. top stuff

mike
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o.c.d · Contributing Member Joined: 11 Sep 2007 Posts: 122

ive hed success useing nix(head lice medication) diluted with 1 leter of distilled waster.....i spray it every other day for a week....dont over spray the snake and you should be ok.....i also take out the snae and spray its inclosure and let it air out....also use paper as a substate.

hope this helps

justin
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Venomator · Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2007 9:29 am Post subject:

We were unfortunate enough to 'import' mites when they went to the Slither Inn (our name for their holiday home Mr. Green

) whilst we were on holiday.

Only our Royal was affected and we just could'nt shift them from the poor rep herself. Ended up going to a rep vet who injected her and with a thorough cleaning of the vivs she was right as rain. That was two years ago and we have not seen a buglet since ... Very Happy

Good luck with your clean up if it is mites... Shocked

... making me itch and scratch just thinking about the horrible little creepies ... Evil or Very Mad

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robuk · Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2007 8:09 pm Post subject:

I've successfully used frontline in the past, although, it's not everyone's cup of tea. An over application can potentially harm your animal, particularly with species with thinner skin. Royals should be OK.

You'll need to seek advice from and obtain a bottle from your vet. When I apply, I spray it onto my hands and then allow the snake to crawl through your hands. This normally ensures you're not overly generous with the application. Err on the side of caution to start with. I also spray a small amount into the corners/seams of the viv.

You'll also need to remove the water from the viv for a few days.

I've always found one application is enough, but another may be necessary. If you've got further questions, please feel free to contact me.

Regards
Rob

Stuart · Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2007 8:23 pm Post subject:

Do a search on mites and you will get quite a lot of helpfull info crop up..hope you get it sorted. Cool

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mike h · CaptiveBred Addict! Joined: 18 Mar 2006 Posts: 778

with provent a mite you dont have to clean anything, its just kills em,
mike
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Godzilla · Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 10:31 pm Post subject:

i have tried a few mite treatments in the past including frontline but something ive found works very well..............hypoaspis mites.........they will feed on the mites in your viv and die off when they eat all the little critters..........hope you solve your mite problem Smile

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Young_Gun · Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 11:01 pm Post subject:

http://www.defenders.co.uk/pest-solutions/biological-sciarid-fly-control.html
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Godzilla · Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 11:29 pm Post subject:

Cheers Young Gun................. Very Happy

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0.3.0 beardies Cheech II, Chong , Melody RIP Cheech I { 9/4/08}
2.7.0 albino royal
1.1.0 fireball royal
1.0.0 pastel royal
1.0.0 spider royal
oodles of normal royals