IndisPeople
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Hi
My 9 month old Diamond Python boy, Indiana, had mites last week.
I have removed all the mites from his body through bathing, he is in a different tank at the moment for other reasons.
Since I bathed him last Saturday he has been sitting in his water bowl constantly with only his nose poking out. I change the water daily and bathe him in the sink also every couple of days.
My problem is there are stll a few mites in his eyes, there were a lot more but there are a few stubborn ones.
They aren't coming off when I soak him (or rather he soaks himself).
He is a very placid tolerant little guy and lets me handle him, in fact, I think he enjoys it.
My understanding is that there is nothing that can be used near his eyes. Will this affect his sight? I'm concerned he will have eye damage.
Is it possible they will come out with the next shed?
He also has a respiratory condition which is being treated under the guidance of our vet.
The temps are up to 31 and not under 28 in his tank. When I do bring him out and dry him off he has a chalky look to him.
He hasn't shed since 15 Jan which is unusual for him, he was shedding every 3 weeks until then.
Sorry for the long post, more info is better than less I guess!
Any advice appreciated.
My 9 month old Diamond Python boy, Indiana, had mites last week.
I have removed all the mites from his body through bathing, he is in a different tank at the moment for other reasons.
Since I bathed him last Saturday he has been sitting in his water bowl constantly with only his nose poking out. I change the water daily and bathe him in the sink also every couple of days.
My problem is there are stll a few mites in his eyes, there were a lot more but there are a few stubborn ones.
They aren't coming off when I soak him (or rather he soaks himself).
He is a very placid tolerant little guy and lets me handle him, in fact, I think he enjoys it.
My understanding is that there is nothing that can be used near his eyes. Will this affect his sight? I'm concerned he will have eye damage.
Is it possible they will come out with the next shed?
He also has a respiratory condition which is being treated under the guidance of our vet.
The temps are up to 31 and not under 28 in his tank. When I do bring him out and dry him off he has a chalky look to him.
He hasn't shed since 15 Jan which is unusual for him, he was shedding every 3 weeks until then.
Sorry for the long post, more info is better than less I guess!
Any advice appreciated.