Strange behavior

[Invisible Snake]

Steve, I apologize if that post came off as being rude. The "Do what you want" comment I made wasn't necessary. I've been grumpy all day and that attitude followed me over to the forum. I'm sorry.

Not a problem. I certainly meant no disrespect in my post and didn't want to create any controversy.

One of the many things I like about this site. Other forums are filled with narcissistic people who aren't aware of how their posts are interpreted.

[EasternGirl]

Well...I already have a bunch of Rid...and honestly...I can't afford a down payment on a free lunch right now. Money is bad. So I used what I have. It looks to me so far as if the babies do not have mites at this point. I will double-check again though. The girls are back in their enclosure...they seem okay. Poor things don't have any plants...just two hides...I still need to treat the plants and their old hides and stuff. But they are happy to be back in the enclosure.

[taharial]

o.O Silly question, would the mites living on snakes also take a dog as a host? Could they come from mice? Doggy is battling fleas, so I'm kind vampire paranoid right now. 'Tis the season, you know?

And does Prevent-a-mite have exp dates or can I keep a can forever until needed?

[guidofatherof5]

Reptile mites are specific to reptiles. Your dog has no fear.
Checking my can of it I see no dates anywhere. I would think if there were and expiration date it would he listed.
That is a great question and I will call the company on Monday to get a definitive answer.

[taharial]

Actually, my dog is part chicken. She is afraid of everything.

Thanks for checking on the exp Steve. Much appreciated.

[guidofatherof5]

Actually, my dog is part chicken. She is afraid of everything.

Thanks for checking on the exp Steve. Much appreciated.

Sent an email off to Pro Products. Should have an answer in the next couple of days.

[twgrosmick]

I managed a pet store for a few years at which point I used provent a mite that was quite a few years old. While I wasn't able to find an expiration date either I was not able to eliminate the mites with it. They came right back. That being said, once we ordered a new stock of it we got rid of them right away. I would try to get a new can if possible. Mites aren't something to take lightly. They are specific to reptiles and your other pets have no worries (unless they are reptiles )

[guidofatherof5]

I managed a pet store for a few years at which point I used provent a mite that was quite a few years old. While I wasn't able to find an expiration date either I was not able to eliminate the mites with it. They came right back. That being said, once we ordered a new stock of it we got rid of them right away. I would try to get a new can if possible. Mites aren't something to take lightly. They are specific to reptiles and your other pets have no worries (unless they are reptiles )

Amen.
They are deadly.

[guidofatherof5]

Sent an email off to Pro Products. Should have an answer in the next couple of days.

Hi Steve,

It has a minimum shelf life of 10+ years. We have cans that were made during the developmental stage back in the 80's which are still effective. Please let us know if you have any other questions.

Bob @ Pro Products
promist@comcast.net
www.pro-products.com
845-628-8960

[twgrosmick]

Hi Steve,

It has a minimum shelf life of 10+ years. We have cans that were made during the developmental stage back in the 80's which are still effective. Please let us know if you have any other questions.

Bob @ Pro Products
promist@comcast.net
www.pro-products.com
845-628-8960

Well there ya go. I know the cans I used were less than 10 years old an I found them to be ineffective. Might have been a bad batch but I would prefer to use new stuff when possible.