woma bite me...any danger? i´m kinda worried

PatrickT · 06-01-16, 12:30 PM

So it happened...i put my woma out of his enclosure and it seems he mistake my finger with a mouse. He bite into my finger and wrapped around my hand.

It did really hurt and i didn´t remove him with force because i feared i break his jaws or teeth. He is rather small. just 180grams.

His teeth did penetrate my skin and it started to pour a little blood. I grabbed him behind his head and after a couple of minuts it got uncomfortable enough for him to let go.

The blood stopped within seconds And it doesnt hurt anymore as soon the teeth were out. I know womas arent venomous but i´m kinda stressed out because i fear it could infect. I´m vaccinated againt Tetanus like 8 years ago so thats ok.

P.s.: he is ok though. After he mauled me he just started eating his mouse....

eminart · 06-01-16, 12:38 PM

I've been bitten many, many times through the years and I never had a single issue. Well, once I found a tooth still embedded in my ear several days after a wild rat snake bit me, but it healed up as soon as I got the tooth out.

PatrickT · 06-01-16, 01:23 PM

checked my vaccination status. Was vaccinated against tetanus in 2009. So still good. No teeth stuck in my skin. It doesnt really hurt anymore. Just a little bit.

That little *******

XburntbythesunX · 06-01-16, 01:58 PM

Make sure to clean it well and keep an eye out for any signs of infection, i.e. redness, swelling, pain, fever, drainage etc.

zactay22 · 06-01-16, 02:37 PM

I have been bitten by endless water snakes road cruising. Usually when I get home just soap and a good scrubbing. If you have ever dealt with water snakes the musk is worse than the bite. You should be fine.

MDT · 06-01-16, 02:46 PM

Td or TdaP vaccine... every 5 yrs if tetanus prone wound. Every 10 yrs regardless.
I wouldn't really consider a CBB snake bite a tetanus prone wound though.

Derek Roddy · 06-01-16, 03:07 PM

Get bitten at least once a month for 20+ years...not a big deal. haha.

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Karilyne · 06-01-16, 06:14 PM

Huh...I never really thought about being up to date on certain vaccines. I'm allergic to the DTaP vaccine so I get a single inoculation for tetanus. I doubt one could get diphtheria or pertussis from a snake though...I don't believe they are zoonotic. Salmonella would be my biggest concern. Just make sure to disinfect with rubbing alcohol or hand sanitizer and you should be fine.

PatrickT · 06-01-16, 10:39 PM

looks fine so far. but ill keep an eye on it.

toddnbecka · 06-03-16, 12:18 AM

No worries, people aren't poisonous, the woma will be fine, lol. From what I've seen a variety of woma owners posting it seems pretty typical for them to bite you at least once to see if you're edible. Sort of like a taste test, not really an aggressive or defensive bite.

Roman · 06-03-16, 02:41 PM

Sorry for the late reply, but consider it as a suggestion for future bites. In most cases it is enough to just clean the wounds with some soap and probably some disinfection like Derek and Karilyne already told you. If you experience a small inflammation around the bite you might use some salve like “Bepanthen”, this did help me after a nasty

bite I got from a tiny corn snake. You did not see any puncture marks or any blood but within an hour the bite started to itch and got a little red, after using this salve this stopped within a short time.

Roman

Zelg · 06-03-16, 05:28 PM

Judging by your avatar you like to wiggle your finger at things.....its a tasty looking finger.

Hope all is well

be4rdeddr4gon · 08-06-16, 01:04 AM

You need a feeder tub.

serpentgirl123 · 08-06-16, 04:48 AM

I have been bit so many times and only had a problem once. One of the boas' left a few teeth in my finger that needed to be surgically removed. But it never got infected or anything as I was quick to disinfect and clean the wound as soon as it happened (found out about the teeth about a week later when it wasn't healing correctly and X-Rays lol). Just FYI--the boa (an 8.5ft) had my hand/finger for a good 10 minutes before she let go.

As others said, I would keep an eye out on it, clean/dress it, and perhaps (if not already have them) invest in a hook (just tap him/her to let the snake know you are not food/feeding time).

I hope you feel better soon!

dannybgoode · 08-06-16, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by be4rdeddr4gon

You need a feeder tub.

Feeder tubs are a terrible idea not least because of the stress it puts on the snake. All snakes should be fed in their viv. Absolutely no reason to do anything other.

Back to the op I've been lucky not to get bitten by Auntie Rachel but I fully expect some nips if and when I get a young carpet!