Black tail. - Page 2

Smilts · 10-18-09, 12:43 AM

She was doing whats best by letting a reptile specialist look at it rather than trying to do things herself and maybe making it worse IMO... I hate to read about the tail but Im glad that you are willing and albe to take it to a vet and that your vet has a specialist that comes by...

Will0W783 · 10-18-09, 04:46 PM

Yeah that is good that she is suggesting a specialist- just kind of concerning that they couldn't see him sooner or do anything. My only concern would be that the damaged zone will get larger with time- necrosis is known to spread, as dead cells release chemicals that damage and kill cells around them, thus creating more dead cells, etc etc. I would have liked to see him at least on some antibiotics until the specialist could see him, but just do your best to keep him warm and as clean as possible. Best of luck- I do hope he is alright for you.

ColbyKun · 10-19-09, 02:16 AM

Gave him a bath and its not spreading luckily. He's pretty happy now =] Thanks Everyone! Birthday for me today btw! xD

Will0W783 · 10-19-09, 09:06 PM

Happy Birthday!!! *wooot!!!* Eat lots of birthday cake and par-tay!!
Keep us updated on your little guy and hope it all works out for you.

ColbyKun · 10-20-09, 10:41 AM

Another problem. He's been really hyper and when i grabbedhim to pick him up, herubbed his body on the branch and its grazed/cut him. Im worried. Any suggestions. Can't wait for him to be injury free. I need tobe more careful. Got really upset that i did that by accident. I didnt actually notice he latched on to it.

BP_okay · 10-20-09, 04:18 PM

Okay, I prob think he's being skittish instead of hyper. Corns, especially young ones, tend to be very jumpy until they calm down and gain confidence in themselves and get used to you. The older they get and usually when they get out of the tank they are more calm. It will take time. I know you feel badly, but at least you are learning from your mistakes. Just be very gentle with your snakes, especially a baby corn, they are so tiny and you could really break bones, hurt organs, etc. When I want to take my guy out and he happens to be on the branch, etc. I just take the branch out of the tank and let him crawl off it at his own pace, but be careful, young corns are very speedy, and he could escape.

Now to the cut, I have absolutely no experience in that area, but I would post more detailed info about the cut - size, bleeding, still open, is it a clean or jagged cut, etc. The on only suggestion would be to put polysporin on it. Other than that, I would wait for more folks to jump on this thread.

Happy Belated Bday and good luck!

ColbyKun · 10-20-09, 05:31 PM

okay. thank you very much. It feels really soft and when i look it looks like you can see blood, just not coming out. Like some cuts humans get, no bleeding but you can see little specs of blood. its about 1 cm long. there is a bit of skin hanging off as well. just a small bit. not sure what to do. i dont have anything to give him. i dont live near any reptile specialists. going vets on wed.

Will0W783 · 10-20-09, 08:38 PM

Since it's Tuesday, you should be ok, as you're going to the vet's tomorrow. I don't think with necrosis there is anything you could put on it. As far as I know, the only way to treat necrotic tissue is to remove it. In the meantime you're keeping it clean and that is the best thing you can do for him. Just try to relax; I'm sure it will all work out for you.

BP_okay · 10-21-09, 11:39 PM

So, I had to look at the World Clock, and it supposed to be 6 am on Thursday where you are, and I was wondering how the vet visit went your baby corn? Hope all is well :-)

Traci

ColbyKun · 10-22-09, 06:46 PM

And once again I'm back! Jeez, i got a unlucky corn snake. Still love him to bits. So cute too. But nows hes got a red nose? Anyone knowwhat that is?

BP_okay · 10-22-09, 09:43 PM

Well, is rubbed a little raw as well...what do you have him housed in...sometimes they try to escape and rub their nose raw on a screen or rough part of their enclosure. Some other folks might have suggesions. I feel really bad for this little guy...so much to endure for only a month of life. Where the heck did you get him?

ColbyKun · 10-23-09, 02:49 AM

I got him off a friend who breeds snakes and has done for years. I think I'm more or less unluck. I spoil him silly as well. Spent over £100 on him a couple of weeks ago and stay up when he wakes at night so i go bed at 3am! xD He does rub his nose on the screen a lot, doesn't seem to be to smart either. The tail seems to be common and theres nothing to worry about the specialist said, just keep it dry. Come back if it spreads, changes colour or if i see bone when it falls off.

ColbyKun · 10-23-09, 02:50 AM

oh, do snakes have any particular bad germs on there tongue?

Will0W783 · 10-23-09, 07:47 AM

As BP_Okay said, the nose rub is quite common in snakes- I have more than a few that did it when I used fish tanks. I now house in melamine cages so there is no screen for them to rub their noses on. Just put some A&D ointment or polysporin ointment on it daily and it should clear up with his next shed.

BP_okay · 10-24-09, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ColbyKun

oh, do snakes have any particular bad germs on there tongue?

I have read up on that, and it seems that 90 percent of reptiles harbour salmonella. That is really not an issue though, b/c it is mostly in their poo. Just be sure to wash up after handling/cleaning up the poo, and wash your hands b4 and after handling your snakes. I let kiss my nose, but would try to avoid kisses on the mouth, as it's better to play it safe than sorry. All of this may not apply to you though, as I kinda treat my snakees like they are my babies. I coo at them and tell them I love them all thie time. Yes, sad, but true ;-)