polysporin?

[Bechard4]

Hi

While waiting for our rack system to come in i had put our ball python in a tub with a little hole in it(thinking the hole was too small to worry about.)

Unfortunately she didn't think so and got about 4 or 5 inches out and got stuck, got her out without problems and she seems ok ( has ate and pooped since)

but her skin is a little rough and lost its colour

Just wondering if i should use any cream or anything on it

thanks

[Pythonfriend]

seems like the upper layer got loose.

if its only that, i would not do anything for now. is it swollen anywhere, blood anywhere, anything deeper?

wait for more opinions. i think it will disappear next shed, but thats just me.

[Bechard4]

Thanks Pythonfriend

No i think its just the upper layer. Besides the colour, it looks normal.

I'm hoping after the next shed all will be good.

[LLLReptile]

Since she's eating and pooping, and the skin isn't bleeding or otherwise injured, leaving it until the next shed is your best bet. After she sheds, you'll have a better idea of whether or not the color will come back - after the shed you should see some coming back already

-Jen

[satomi325]

No to polysporin. Too much oil based products on scales will actually make the scales soften and flake off.
I would suggest to wait till it's next shed. But if she looks alright (besides the color), I wouldn't worry too much.

[Pythonfriend]

please share pics here, in this thread, after the next shed