I keep all my exotics (snakes, lizards, tarantulas) in my temperature-controlled office, but unfortunately, recently acquired snake mites. I moved the tarantulas out to my living room and treated my 30+ snakes with Nix dilution (bath, spray), but I would like to move the tarantulas back as my office is kept at 75°F and my house is usually mid-to-high sixties (and I miss my tarantulas). How long should I wait before moving the tarantulas back? I did not spray on the tarantulas' shelf, nor near it, and of course the snakes don't go crawling over the tarantulas. As of right now I appear to be mite-free, but these little jerks are wily and I may have to spray again (if I do, I will remove the tarantulas - again!).
Tarantulas and snake mite treatment?
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I would wait at least 10 days, thoroughly wipe down the area where you'll be putting the T's, and try to separate them from the reptiles if possible (put them on the other side of the room or something). From what I remember about Nix, they suggest treating several times about a week apart, which would lead you to believe the effectiveness of the treatment is a week or so.
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Check the life cycle of nix, then wait a week after keeping it well ventilated.
Also clean your hands and tools before using them with your Ts, at least for few weeks.
Also clean your hands and tools before using them with your Ts, at least for few weeks.