Do all snakes carry mites?
I ve heard a number of people state that they believe all snakes carry mites and that it s just something we have to deal with. This is in no way true. With simple precautions they can be completely avoided. Any new animal brought into a collection should be quarantined for at least 2 months, whereas I prefer 6 months (not just because of mites but for anything they could possibly be carrying) I ve heard of a few instances where all someone did was attend a reptile show or help someone who s collection had mites and then come home and bring them to theirs. I m not sure if they brought the mites themselves home or the eggs. After attending any event or place where mites might be I simply wrap my clothes up in a plastic bag and hop in the shower. I haven t dealt with mites in 18 years so I really can t offer any advice as to how to get rid of them. It s my understanding that Prevent-a-Mite spray is very effective when the directions are followed precisely. It s believed that mites can be
