MITES, after purchasing a huge collection

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Here is a pretty thorough explanation provided by @t_h_wyman for a “scorched earth” approach to getting rid of mites.

Snake mites and how to spot them

When dealing with a scorched earth policy situation I have found the following to be the best course of action: Acquire your mite killer of choice (Frontline spray, Prevent-A-Mite, Nix, whatever) Spray the inside of four times the number of bags as animals you are having to treat and allow them to dry Grab a few simple holding bins Take every animal out of its enclosure and tie it inside a bag Set the bags in the bins to keep them out of the way. Strip EVERYTHING from inside the enclosure and …