opinions on mite discs?(pic)

[vash]

just wondering if any one has any opinions on using bird protector mite discs for their snakes? ive been using em for a while and have had great success w/em.
there is one to the left of the water bowl in the pic...

	Mites Mites, close relatives of fleas and ticks

[Stormyva]

I dont have any experience with the discs but I know other mite treatments like that can have serious effects on your snake. The best treatment is prevention.... cleaning everything before it goes in the cage and being careful about the introduction of new animals in to your household.
Simply put if you do things right, you will have no need to keep on of those in the cage with the snake.

	Mites Mites, close relatives of fleas and ticks

[keller346]

You need to take it out NOW. Or your going to end up with a ill snake. I know of someone who bought one at Petsmart and they told them it was fine and they ended up paying alot for a vet because of it. Just like the old saying goes use the right tool for the job. It took a while for the snake to get sick because it is accumalitive in the system. I don't know what type that is because there are a few that use different things but I would not chance it.

[vash]

ok guys thanks 4 the replys. the enclosure in the pic is a holding box so their is very little exposure to my snakes, i just use them as a prevenetive, not to fix a problem . but as of right now they are out

[faze]

i've heard of many cases where "no pest strips" cause neaurological issues with the snake. assuming that the disk's have the same ingredients as the no pest strip's i wouldnt risk it if i where you