new boa has mites

Originally Posted by Metachrosis

Folks wonder why information doesn't come when requested?
Its shunned at every turn when its presented as quoted/proven advise from folks well advanced from internet spoon feeding.

In the last 5 yrs we as a hobby have lost 5 very long term pioneers(if you will) of the hobby.
They like those like minded that(for whatever reason) attempt to "PASS ON"
are now met at every turn with a trendy option as a solution to everything.
Wonder why herp forums now move at the rates and redundancies they do?

Socialism knows no boundaries

A lot of the times it is because of how the information or advice is given.

Originally Posted by Metachrosis

Folks wonder why information doesn't come when requested?

Probably because it's met with responses like this:

Originally Posted by Metachrosis

Use the Forum SEARCH feature,
there is more then you need regarding feedback
on the topic.

Times and practices change old man

Originally Posted by Focal

Probably because it's met with responses like this:



Times and practices change old man

Agreed.

I have to laugh Nick.

The Vaseline goes on the outside of the cage ...

Not the inside ...

To clarify.

Mites can only climb and walk about, not jump, so they will inevitably have to encounter the Vaseline whether it is attempting to get in or out.

Mike, I'd be more concerned about the impaction right now. Mites are a problem, but you don't seem to have many, and are dealing with them.

I've just lost a small snake from an intestinal "back up" (it wasn't an impaction, some other issue) so I'd get this snake to the vet if the impaction has not gone away after a few soaks.

Originally Posted by Helenthereef

Mike, I'd be more concerned about the impaction right now. Mites are a problem, but you don't seem to have many, and are dealing with them.

I've just lost a small snake from an intestinal "back up" (it wasn't an impaction, some other issue) so I'd get this snake to the vet if the impaction has not gone away after a few soaks.

I agree Helen, the impaction is #1 priority, thanks for bringing that back up, we all kinda focused on those darn mites. I had a blood python become impacted and by the time I noticed it there was too much damage done.

Lol on me Shadow! I wasn't thinking about the vaseline being on the outside.Now i can see
that.I was worried the stuff would get into its nostrils.
Thanks for clarifying.

I spray PAM, RID or equate into a rag liberally, then wipe the entire outside of the cage down. Done once a month, it works quite well as a preventative. I'm sure Vaseline will work, but it's not something I would ever use around them, simply because it is a petroleum based product, flammable even.

Just saying.

There are options to answer this but I guess safer not to
do to,when not being clear as to exact intent?
I'm far from thin skinned,but often abit more intense the folks can handle.
On this position I will never rest,the "PUNKS" at PAM are no different then
the GOV at shoving things in places they dont belong.

My battle with them on KS was epic,lasted 7-8 posts and they cratered as the cowards they were called out as.
CASES and cases of Black Knight (yeah I typo'd in the earlier post)are sitting in the warehouse chained down with bureaucratic BS.

Bottom line is ,
Absolute 100% Effectiveness or PAM?

Originally Posted by Focal

Times and practices change old man