What do mites do to snakes?

Answer 1

Mites are a serious problem and are verry small about the size of a pin head. They feed off the blood of animals. Reptiles in captivity offer a welcome breeding ground for mites if they are introduced from a outside source or the reptile already has them from the place where they are purchaced and this needs immediate attention if they are spotted. They can vurtually kill the snake from drinking all the blood out of them.

Answer 2

Natural Chemistries mite treatment for reptiles. Remove every thing from the cage and quarantine the snake in a bare minimum set up. meaning paper towels and nothing else. Deep clean and sanitize all cage fixtures and the cage itself. discard any bedding. After sanitizing the cage spray with a preventative such as prevent-a-mite.

Leave the cage and fixtures alone as you treat the snake which should be kept in a smaller separate container while treating. Spray the snake and cage with natural chemistry, try to avoid the eyes and mouth area. Let the snake sit for 5-10 minutes then rinse it in a sink and discard the paper towels to replace with new ones. Repeat this process a few times. on the last time rinse the snake and replace the towels. gently mist the towels (DO NOT SOAK) with natural chemistry and leave the snake in that container over night. Hopefully you will not see any more mites on the towels and this will mean that your snake is free of mites!

It is best to keep the snake quarantined for a week or two to be on the safe side though.

Answer 3

Mites can be harmful to snakes by feeding on their blood and causing stress, irritation, and potential skin infections. In severe cases, mite infestations can weaken a snake's immune system and lead to serious health issues. It is important to promptly treat mite infestations in snakes to prevent further complications.