infection or burn

[blackviper108]

Iv got a royal python (male) and on a certain part of his body he has a browny red patch with scabs on it I dont know what it is what to do and how to treat it and im worried

[Nick V]

We need pictures if you want accurate advice. I would say an infection is more likely though from what you're describing.

[jpsteele80]

Agreed, without a pic its hard to give good advice

[bugboy]

Do you have a heat rock in its enclosure.

[Kera]

If you're really worried about it, contact your exotics vet, have them look at it for best advice. We'll need pics though, hope it isn't too serious :/

[blackviper108]

I havent got a heat rock and he's shedding so I dont want to touch him yet but will get pictures

[blackviper108]

If it works then this is a pic of the scabs I put sudocrem on it
(Im not sure if it uploaded property)

[shaunyboy]

its not a great picture,but it looks like a healing burn to me mate

just keep an eye on it

when the scabs come off sometimes there can be raw graized patches,just keep it clean and look out for infection

i use a diluted iodine solution twice daily until the raw parts heal

you should see a big difference after its next shed


cheers shaun