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reikiangel
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 27/02/2010 : 19:22:24
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| am looking for some advise on getting rid of mites please. have had a look at the sticky about getting rid of mites with front line but was wondering if that was the only option? also does anyone know more about the mites themselves? can they infect my cats and what about me when im hadling her, do they bite or infest in the carpets? sorry im not very educated about these pesky little buggers. thank you!!! |
reikiangel 30 kent
0.1.0 royal python (arabella)
1.1.0 cats (elle and merlin)
0.0.2 giant african land snails (spongebob and gary) |
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reikiangel
Hatchling
United Kingdom
69 Posts |
Posted - 27/02/2010 : 19:59:12
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right, ive just had a good read on several diffrent sites about mites and found that alot of people are against the treating of mites with frontline as it can be a bit harsh? i know not everyone will feel this way and probably treat their snakes with this and have no problems. i would rather do it a bit more natuarly if poss and have found an artical about killing the mites with olive oil. this lady recons that i really does work well so id like to give it a go but would still apreciate any help. thank you.
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reikiangel 30 kent
0.1.0 royal python (arabella)
1.1.0 cats (elle and merlin)
0.0.2 giant african land snails (spongebob and gary) |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 27/02/2010 : 20:46:41
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| If you go to www.thecornsnake.co.uk/forum there are more suggestions in the Health section, including using oil. |
 
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 27/02/2010 : 20:49:01
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| Having said that, I'm pro-Frontline personally. Ardap is another alternative. |
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Robert
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
957 Posts |
Posted - 27/02/2010 : 21:18:14
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| Hi, you don't ned to worry about them on cats and dogs I have never read anything that suggests they feed on mammals, you could use hypoaspis mites as they are a natural predator I have successfully treated both a corn and a royal using them, see the health section. whatever method you use I hope you are successful and they are soon gone, if you have any other reptiles in the house keep the affected snake away from them and ensure you keep everything scrupulously clean to avoid any transference. |
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SexyBear77
Hatchling
United Kingdom
65 Posts |
Posted - 27/02/2010 : 22:42:49
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The oil method worked really well for me, hence why I wrote the thread on it.
But then the second time there was an outbreak I used Frontline, worked a treat. |
1.0.0 Royal python- Diego
1.0.0 Ghost corn- Casper
0.1.0 Amel corn- Mushu
1.0.0 Miami corn- Crockett
3.0.0 Cats- Dave, Bodget and Scrumpy
0.9.0 Chickens- Mrs Featherstone, Stumpy, Lucky, Suzie Speckles, Daisy, Snowdrop, Duracell, Marilyn and Maureen
1.2.0 Border terriers- Milly, Mo and Harry
and about 40,000 honey bees. |
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reikiangel
Hatchling
United Kingdom
69 Posts |
Posted - 27/02/2010 : 22:53:13
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thats great, thanks guys. i am going to give the oil a go first and see how i get on. i shall let you know.  |
reikiangel 30 kent
0.1.0 royal python (arabella)
1.1.0 cats (elle and merlin)
0.0.2 giant african land snails (spongebob and gary) |
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pfleming
Yearling
247 Posts |
Posted - 27/02/2010 : 23:06:03
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0.0.1 Royal Python!
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ddm10
Yearling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 28/02/2010 : 18:47:17
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| I dreaded getting mites, but it wern't as bad as expected when it happened. I used beaphar insect spray worked brilliantly and the blighters haven't been back since. If the oil doesn't work for you I highly recommend. |
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mites! eeek!
