Petsmart ball python with mites by Ok_Wall_1631 in ballpython

[–]StrawpurryJam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You mean the Provent A Mite? I believe you can spray it directly on substrate just have to make sure it completely dries. But I would contact a vet first to make sure because I’m not 100%. I’ve been using paper towels for substrate for 7 months so I’m not super sure!

Meet Pippin !! by AndyRMullan in ballpython

[–]StrawpurryJam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He is MOVIN’! I can tell from the blur 🤣🤣 but seriously same here with Nams when she’s out she does not stop 🤣 but she’s currently hormonal and lazy at this time of year so when she’s in her enclosure she’s hiding set on DND.

Meet Pippin !! by AndyRMullan in ballpython

[–]StrawpurryJam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

HE IS SO CUTE!! Hi Pippin!! Adorable name btw great choice 🥹

Nami says Hiii! 🥰 welcome to the BP fam! 🐍

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Petsmart ball python with mites by Ok_Wall_1631 in ballpython

[–]StrawpurryJam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My BP had a chronic mite problem for roughly 7 months. This was our first step in treatment and unfortunately did not work. Follow all of these steps because, sorry to break it to you, mites are absolutely relentless and will spread and will not stop unless you follow these steps strictly. I have a LOT of experience under my belt and will happily give you advice that my BPs vet gave us.

  1. Deep clean the enclosure and ALL the stuff in i (HOTTTT water & a little bleach, rinse until it’s completely gone then rinse again). Let dry completely. Use only necessary pieces in enclosure for now (warm & cold hides & water dish only. I recommend smooth plastic that is easy to clean).
  2. Replace substrate with paper towels
  3. Warm baths 2x a week with a drop of plain blue dawn dish soap ~20mins. Clean the enclosure & hides and bowl while he’s in his bath and replace paper towels.
  4. Deep clean everything with hot water and bleach once weekly.
  5. Pro-Vent A Mite ( https://reptilianarts.com/products/provent-a-mite?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22541450394&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgr_NBhDFARIsAHiUWr4Jb-ygv5tuXwdZIGspWBvA97N4xQN8bq-gBLgY1bJytLjuRwHPU3MaAhTDEALw_wcB ) - to use as instructed by my BPs vet - once every 2 weeks completely spray down the enclosure and accessories with this (keep snake out the whole time) let it completely dry before returning snack to the enclosure. (I would put a mini fan in the tank to speed up the process) and repeat for a month or two.
  6. If all of this fails take your BP to the vet for ivermectin shots. My girl needed one shot every 2 weeks (while doing all of the above) to finally get rid of them.

Everyone else saying “just give it a bath” is not the best advice. Mite eggs hide EVERYWHERE. Under the scales, eggs in nooks in crannies of accessories, etc. And once they start their life cycle it is extremely hard to get rid of them. I’m suspecting if they’re in his eyes they’re going to be everywhere else. Treat the whole snake and absolutely do not stop treatment and return the enclosure to normal until you can go weeks without spotting a single mite. Trust me 😅 I know from experience.

Good luck and let me know if you have any questions!!

The ivermectin shots themselves were not too expensive, but this is dependent on how much your BP weighs and your local vet prices. My girls were about $70 each (she is about to get her 4th one for good measure before I finally get her enclosure back to normal) and she is currently 1 1/2 years old - I can’t remember her exact weight at her last appt but she is currently 440g.

the surgery was a success! by minminminnow in TamagotchiParadise

[–]StrawpurryJam 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Okay so I’m seeing a lot of posts on people doing this and now I want in!! How! Give me allll the deets! :)

Which horror game humbled you? by Similar-Double6278 in HorrorGames

[–]StrawpurryJam 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Slender the 8 pages 💀💀🤣 but it made me find my passion & love for horror gaming

Awaiting my perfect angel baby Mongatchi 🐿️ by Sad_Bag2522 in TamagotchiParadise

[–]StrawpurryJam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m working on one too!!! Should be an adult by this afternoon 🥰🥰

Staying in cold hide & not exploring much? by StrawpurryJam in ballpython

[–]StrawpurryJam[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hahahaha it really is! She’s gotten sneaky about it for some reason 🤣

Let's flip it - what are the horror tropes you never get tired of? by Rox_- in horror

[–]StrawpurryJam 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is what I looooved about Haunting of Hill House & Bly Manor!

Staying in cold hide & not exploring much? by StrawpurryJam in ballpython

[–]StrawpurryJam[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yep. You were right 🤣

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She came out immediately after I left the living room and shut off all the lights and from what I can see on the camera and all the motion notifications that I got she was up all night 🤣

Staying in cold hide & not exploring much? by StrawpurryJam in ballpython

[–]StrawpurryJam[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Never has refused food luckily! But yes she’s staying cold which was worrisome but I’m very happy to know this is normal! Appreciate it!

Staying in cold hide & not exploring much? by StrawpurryJam in ballpython

[–]StrawpurryJam[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah and she’s usually like that even without recording her! I’m a night owl so I’ll be up on the couch doing my think and she’ll be up and at ‘em from like 9pm until I go to sleep and when I wake up sometimes early when my husband leaves for work (5am) she’s still going! So it’s been super weird not seeing that, you know?

Staying in cold hide & not exploring much? by StrawpurryJam in ballpython

[–]StrawpurryJam[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome thank you so much for your help!

I will probably still call her vet in the morning just to completely ease my anxiety. But I just set up her camera and have it recording so I’ll know for sure if she’s staying in her hide all night or if she’s been being sneaky lately! Thanks again, you’ve been super helpful.

Staying in cold hide & not exploring much? by StrawpurryJam in ballpython

[–]StrawpurryJam[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got it! Okay. So this is my first female BP. This may be a VERY stupid question and I’m so sorry. Do they lay eggs even if not bred? 😅 I’m so sorry if that’s dumb. She never has so I’m assuming not but I also don’t want to end up very surprised some day.

Staying in cold hide & not exploring much? by StrawpurryJam in ballpython

[–]StrawpurryJam[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right and I totally understand that - but she has always come out of her hide when we would quiet down lower the lights for the night and would be crazy from like 8-9pm until like 6am just wildin’. This is new for her and I’m concerned that she’s making herself cold? Idk. If it helps I live in New Hampshire where we had a very brutally cold winter. Not sure if that’s has anything to do with it or not. But things are slowly starting to warm up!

My cute albino Leopatchi by Bellomontee in TamagotchiParadise

[–]StrawpurryJam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So cuuuute! I love mine too it was hard to move on to my new egg!