Rats and Lice? Mites?

[stretch]

I noticed today that a couple of our rats have what looks like Lice. They appear to look exactly like human head lice.


Any ideas on how to treat? Or should I take them to the vet for the best treatment.

[lutzd]

Yuck!

Yeah, I've seen a similar thing - I sprayed my rat enclosure (with them in it) with Top of Descent - seems to do the trick.

Good luck

[stretch]

David, Coming to my rescue yet again you gorgeous thing.

Where can I get that from? And you just spray it into the rats house, rats and all?

I keep most of my rats (pets and breeders) in wire cages so there is alot of ventilation.

Hi Stretch,
Not sure what area you are from but I use top of descent myself.I purchase mine from the reptile barn in st marys and it really is good stuff.
The best part is it has no ill effects on animals (reptiles/rodents)housed.I used to spray inside the roof of my enclosures,only taking out the waterbowls and leaving residents inside.
It is produced by Callington in 100g NET cans and is approoved by the Australian quaruntine and inspection services as well as New Zealand ministry of agriculture.

PS if callington's is viewing I feel David and myself deserve free products for our efforts of advertising your products lol

[lutzd]

:-) heh! Yeah, I think you're right, CC!

Sue, rather than retype it all, I did a search and found an earlier post on the subject.

Check out : http://www.aussiepythons.com/modules...iewtopic&t=253

As for the cage, if you cover it with towels or similar, it should be fine. Leave them covered for about 5 minutes.

Cheers!

[africancichlidau]

Brian at the herp shop will send you a can up Stretchy babe

[stretch]

Kewl Phillybabe, I have to contact Brian anyway so will organise that. I looked on the herp shop website but couldnt find it!

Sue

[africancichlidau]

I think it's a new line for him stretchy, I am pretty sure I have seen it at his place though so just ask him

[Alexahnder]

make sure that if you use it move any crickets or woodies away. I lost my entire cricket farm and it wasn't even in the same room at the time

[grahamh]

Brian's price is $16.50 plus postage.

[lutzd]

Actually, that's a damn good price! That's about what each can costs if buying an order of 6 cans direct from the supplier, so it's fairly obvious Brian doesn't rip us off on this! Good onya Brian, if you're looking!