Lesson for All *GRAPHIC*

[snake lab]

That sucks. Rats can be vicious lil bastards. Keep in mind they are a scavenger and will eat anything. I never leave rats in. When i feed out i start at one tub. Go down the line and go ti the next rack and by the time i get the the third rack i go back to the first and start checking. Anything that hasnt eatin i pull the rat.

[Rob]

Omg I'm real sorry, you must feel horrible. If this isn't a great example of why people should try everything to get their animals on f/t I don't know what is. It's insane that snakes allow this to happen its like the rat just went down the entire length of the snake eating away. Again sorry about this, I'm sure you a responsible owner but that's life things happen.
Ps I hope that rat isn't still alive

[TheSnakeEye]

I will start using betadine. How frequent should I use it? Also should I use anything else? Such as an ointment?

[Cameron Lamb Exotics]

Wow... Im sorry I hope for a speedy recovery

[TheSnakeEye]

Also should I spray his tub with water to keep humidity up?

I'm also stuck on what to do with his tail. I don't know if I should bandage it or let it off.

[satomi325]

I will start using betadine. How frequent should I use it? Also should I use anything else? Such as an ointment?

I would do it twice a day. Once in the morning and once in the evening. But I'm sure other more experienced members will suggest something better. My time frame is based on open wounds and post- op recovery plans that I've used on other animals. You can probably decrease it to once a day or once every other day once there is significant improvement.

Ointment is only good in light moderation. Otherwise, its not good to use long term because it will soften the scales.


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[dr del]

Hi,

Ask a vet about the tail - he will need to see what tissue is still attatching it etc to be able to judge.

He will also be able to give you anti-bios to help prevent infection setting in.


dr del

[The Serpent Merchant]

I will start using betadine. How frequent should I use it? Also should I use anything else? Such as an ointment?

no ointments as anything oil based can actually do more damage than good.

I would put him on paper towel substrate and keep his tub hospital clean (chlorhixidine or F10 work great for this and are safer than diluted bleach)

Soak him daily (or twice daily) in a betadine bath (water temperature in the mid 80's)

as long as you keep the wounds clean and infection away they should heal on their own

[satomi325]

Also should I spray his tub with water to keep humidity up?

I'm also stuck on what to do with his tail. I don't know if I should bandage it or let it off.

I would keep humidity on the low side. High humidity may lead to infection due to bacterial growth and such.

And I agree with Dr. Del. Converse with a vet.


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[kklepac]

That looks horrible and very painful. I hope he gets better soon. This reinforces my recent decision to only feed f/t or freshly killed rodents.