Quarantine setup

Originally Posted by bryanb

I will pick up some prevent a mite tomorrow and treat the tubs. Anything I should do to the snakes when they get here as a precaution or just watch them close

Check out Natural Chemistry Reptile Spray.
I've had really good results from it and if you are going to use something as a preventative then this is it. Why introduce poisonous or toxic chemicals before there are signs of a mite infestation.


"Natural Chemistry Reptile Spray does not use poisons or other toxins to achieve results, so mites do not become resistant, thus, the product never loses effectiveness. Reptile Spray can be applied directly on pet, with no need to remove water or feed dispensers from habitat!"

Something members of my local reptile club mentioned, that we aren't really used to quarantining for, is Yellow Fungus Disease. It's present in wild snake populations, and it is deadly. It can wipe out an entire collection, and you can't do much to treat it. They are saying that you need a minimum 90 day quarantine to be assured that you didn't bring it home. Lots of people have completely closed collections now, and snakes that travel to shows are put in quarantine if not sold. You just can't be too careful.

Originally Posted by Nanci

Something members of my local reptile club mentioned, that we aren't really used to quarantining for, is Yellow Fungus Disease. It's present in wild snake populations, and it is deadly. It can wipe out an entire collection, and you can't do much to treat it. They are saying that you need a minimum 90 day quarantine to be assured that you didn't bring it home. Lots of people have completely closed collections now, and snakes that travel to shows are put in quarantine if not sold. You just can't be too careful.

I figured at least 90 days