Any idea on what the strike speed is for a Burmese Python?

[MDT]

Originally Posted by Albert Clark

A doctor should know exactly what happened also bc he may want to treat you prophylactically based on the mechanism of injury.

Savannah..I did not stay at a Holiday Inn last night, but I am an ER doc, so take this info however you'd like. You will be bruised and pretty sore. Albert is correct about potential infection, however...prophylactic antibiotics are not indicated or recommended. There is no evidence that they are of any benefit. Just keep an eye on the wound. Keep it clean, watch for spreading redness (cellulitis)/red streaking (lymphangitis). Obviously, if you have a purulent discharge from a puncture site, get in to see your doc, you could have a retained foreign body (tooth) with infection. Otherwise, no worries. You just got beat up a bit.

[SavannahPolson]

Originally Posted by MDT

Savannah..I did not stay at a Holiday Inn last night, but I am an ER doc, so take this info however you'd like. You will be bruised and pretty sore. Albert is correct about potential infection, however...prophylactic antibiotics are not indicated or recommended. There is no evidence that they are of any benefit. Just keep an eye on the wound. Keep it clean, watch for spreading redness (cellulitis)/red streaking (lymphangitis). Obviously, if you have a purulent discharge from a puncture site, get in to see your doc, you could have a retained foreign body (tooth) with infection. Otherwise, no worries. You just got beat up a bit.

Thank you, the bite marks themselves are scabbed over and it doesn't seem to be swollen. Some of the marks appear to be unevenly spaces, which I find strange, does the snake need braces lol? It appears to be healing fairly well, which I'm thankful for. I appreciate everyone's advice and replies.

[Albert Clark]

Originally Posted by MDT

Savannah..I did not stay at a Holiday Inn last night, but I am an ER doc, so take this info however you'd like. You will be bruised and pretty sore. Albert is correct about potential infection, however...prophylactic antibiotics are not indicated or recommended. There is no evidence that they are of any benefit. Just keep an eye on the wound. Keep it clean, watch for spreading redness (cellulitis)/red streaking (lymphangitis). Obviously, if you have a purulent discharge from a puncture site, get in to see your doc, you could have a retained foreign body (tooth) with infection. Otherwise, no worries. You just got beat up a bit.

I am a NYC and NYS Paramedic for thirty years and a Paramedic instructor. I never said anything about "prophylactic antibiotics". I said a doctor may want to treat you" prophylactically" period. I work with nurses and doctors and fellow paramedics and know that treatment modalities can differ. Prophylactically doesn't mean necessarily with a antibiotic regimen.