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Old 07-12-04, 06:37 PM   #1
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Question Starburst has a burn....??

Hey all,
While holding my 10 month old ball python i noticed she had a dark redish brown oval a few inches down from her head it feels more rough then the rest of her. I think it might be a burn but i'm not sure as non of my snakes have ever been burnt and i'm not sure what I should be looking for. If it is a burn how should I treat it, it dosen't look to serious but i'm not sure.
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Old 07-14-04, 07:22 PM   #2
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hrrm- judging from the number of view and lack of replies, im gonna guess you need to post a pic before anyone can really tell you.

Burns would need the cause of the burn removed and polysporin ointment, but it may not be a burn, if it feels odd, it could be a section of retained shed. Is this on the ventral side of the snake or on his body? Does he have radiant heat (such as a lamp) or UTH (heating pad or other under tank heat source?).

Post a pic if you can.

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Old 07-14-04, 09:07 PM   #3
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I'm guessing if it is a few inches down from her head, that since snakes don't lay on the ground upside down, that it's not a burn. Just a guess though until you post a pic.
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The only way it could be a burn is if the heat lamp or pad is exposed. If it is, then its possible, if not then its not.

Pics would be the best to say forsure
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Sorry guys I don;t have a digi cam yet but will in 10 days so i'll post a pic then. No, her heat lamp is not exposed its above the mesh top so thats why i'm confused about what could of caused it. Also i know for sure it's not a retrained shed as she's always shed in one piece. I guess will just have to wait until i buy the digi cam in 10 days thx.
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