So a while back I searched and searched thinking my JCP might have mites. Tonight I got a phone call from my friend Shannon telling me I had mites because some of hers had them (our newest acquisitions were delivered to her house). Sure enough I found some in my boa's water dish. No possible doubt.
So luckily the pet store had the stuff Shannon uses (natural Chemistry Reptile Spray). I bought two bottles for her (my mites, my meds) and a third for myself, came home and turbo-cleaned cages, hides and dishes and treated snakes. I got peed on twice but didn't get bit even by the JCP.
So, welcome to the reptile hobby for me I guess.
What about the bedding I have drying out? I assume it's infected, is there anything I can do short of tossing it in the trash? I took it out of the tubs because it turned out to be too wet and was making the humidity go too high but it's definitely infected with mites. It's not going to be below freezing here until Monday night and then only 29. Is there any chemical that I can use on it that'll be safe for the snakes or do I just bite the bullet and chuck it in a garbage bag?
Any advice is appreciated.
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