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10-14-11, 10:04 PM
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ball python wounded
Well I was feeding my 3 month old 24" 126 gram male ball python, the mouse ended up scratching the side of spots's neck leaving a 2mm hole in his skin (skin only, muscle seems to have no damage). It didn't seem to faze him as he ate the mouse. I will be taking him to vet tomorrow when they open. I was just wondering what i should do in the mean time.
there is no bleeding
i have removed all bark mulch
keeping temps at normal temp
washed wound with mild hand soap (sent free)
ANYTHING ELSE I SHOULD DO?
THANKS
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10-14-11, 10:36 PM
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Re: ball python wounded
Switch to F/T rats right away. 
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10-14-11, 11:27 PM
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Re: ball python wounded
I agree with Wayne, But if you must feed live (Like my Burmese) Have your tongs ready, or a Long object, Because if the rat/mouse starts kicking and biting you have something to hold it back. Shoving a pencil in the mouth of the rat and letting him bite it usually works for me!
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10-15-11, 08:51 AM
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Re: ball python wounded
You can use neosporin. It works great for helping snakes heal.
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10-15-11, 08:53 AM
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Re: ball python wounded
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Originally Posted by marvelfreak
You can use neosporin. It works great for helping snakes heal.
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without anaesthetic right?
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10-15-11, 09:02 AM
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Re: ball python wounded
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Originally Posted by lady_bug87
without anaesthetic right?
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Correct.
Just plain neosporin, not the pain relief kind.
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10-15-11, 09:08 AM
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Re: ball python wounded
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Originally Posted by infernalis
Correct.
Just plain neosporin, not the pain relief kind.
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My bad i always forget to mention without pain reliever.
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Last edited by marvelfreak; 10-15-11 at 09:21 AM..
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10-15-11, 09:10 AM
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Re: ball python wounded
So should I still take him to a vet? He is still very active, and the wound doesn't seem to bug him. Also does polysporin work the same as neosporin?
The next feeding will be dead. I own 1 other 3 year old female Ball python that i have never had a problem feeding live, but I guess luck has to run out some where tho eh!!
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10-15-11, 09:14 AM
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Re: ball python wounded
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Originally Posted by spots
So should I still take him to a vet? He is still very active, and the wound doesn't seem to bug him. Also does polysporin work the same as neosporin?
The next feeding will be dead. I own 1 other 3 year old female Ball python that i have never had a problem feeding live, but I guess luck has to run out some where tho eh!!
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If the wound is only 2 mm just keep and eye on him, keep his enclosure clean and free of loose substrate. You can also buy betadine from the pharmacy and use a cotton ball to dab it on.
I have rehabbed snakes with a much larger injury than that. When is his next shed? Or how long has it been since he shed last?
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10-15-11, 09:20 AM
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Re: ball python wounded
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Originally Posted by ZARADOZIA
If the wound is only 2 mm just keep and eye on him, keep his enclosure clean and free of loose substrate. You can also buy betadine from the pharmacy and use a cotton ball to dab it on.
I have rehabbed snakes with a much larger injury than that. When is his next shed? Or how long has it been since he shed last?
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He shed October 4th 2011, I have removed all the bark mulch and replaced with newspaper. the thing that makes me nervous is that the skin is folded in , and i can see the pink muscle inside.
But don't snakes shed more often when they have wounds?
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10-15-11, 09:22 AM
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Re: ball python wounded
keep an eye on the wound also it would not hurt to use something iodine based to give it a clean
over here we have a product called " tamodine " which is an iodine based soulution
when feeding live you could always give the prey item a knock on the head to stun it before offering to your snake
switching to frozen thawed would take all the worry out the equasion mate
cheers shaun
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10-15-11, 09:34 AM
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Re: ball python wounded
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Originally Posted by spots
He shed October 4th 2011, I have removed all the bark mulch and replaced with newspaper. the thing that makes me nervous is that the skin is folded in , and i can see the pink muscle inside.
But don't snakes shed more often when they have wounds?
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No, wounds don't make them shed more. They shed when they grow.
Don't worry that the skin is folded in a little bit, that is normal for a wound. They important thing is to keep him clean, fed, and watered until his next shed. I strongly recommend buying Betadine from the pharmacy. It is hospital grade antibacterial.
How often do you feed him now and how much? You (might) be able to increase his food intake to help assist his growth since he is still a juvenile.
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10-15-11, 09:35 AM
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Re: ball python wounded
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Originally Posted by shaunyboy
when feeding live you could always give the prey item a knock on the head to stun it before offering to your snake
switching to frozen thawed would take all the worry out the equasion mate
cheers shaun
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100% correct. I prefer frozen/thawed myself.
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10-15-11, 09:55 AM
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Re: ball python wounded
I feed him every 5-6 days mice weighing 26-30 grams. I going to try fresh kill mice next feeding.
I got a vet appointment to day in about a hour. I rather pay $75 then loose my snake.
Thanks every one
just a idea but can anyone give me a list of medical kit items I should have on hand for spots
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10-15-11, 10:02 AM
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Re: ball python wounded
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Originally Posted by spots
I feed him every 5-6 days mice weighing 26-30 grams. I going to try fresh kill mice next feeding.
I got a vet appointment to day in about a hour. I rather pay $75 then loose my snake.
Thanks every one
just a idea but can anyone give me a list of medical kit items I should have on hand for spots
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theres actually a sticky on another forum i used to use titled...
your essential snake medical kit
it would be good to have one here
i pasted my post from the other forum onto here
my snake medical kit...
meds i carry...
f10
tamodine
baytril oral
vicks vapour rub
eucilptus oil
viscotears
manuka honey
equiptment i carry.....
magnifying glass
cotton buds
various tweezers
scalpel
nebuliser
syringes
needles
infant feeding tubes (for administering oral med's)
cheers shaun
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Last edited by shaunyboy; 10-15-11 at 10:08 AM..
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