burns

[daveyboy]

mypython has accidently burnt herself,somehow she managed to climb into the bulb protector,her burn went like a brown crust then split,she doesnt seem bothered she lets us handle her ok,is there anything to treat this burn.

[Stewart_Reptiles]

mypython has accidently burnt herself,somehow she managed to climb into the bulb protector,her burn went like a brown crust then split,she doesnt seem bothered she lets us handle her ok,is there anything to treat this burn.

FIRST GET RID OF THE BULB IN THE ENCLOSURE


Depending on the extent of the burns I would suggest you to see a vet http://www.arav.org/USMembers.htm


Now here is what you can do, first change your substrate to paper towel, then try to clean up the burn with Betadine. Once cleaned apply some Neosporin or store brand Anti-bacterial ointment (MAKE SURE THERE IS NO PAIN KILLER IN IT).

[KidWithTwoBalls]

O NO it is not good to put a bulb inside a cage with him because he will get burned.

[ballpnoob]

O NO it is not good to put a bulb inside a cage with him because he will get burned.

Are you serious?? WOW

[KidWithTwoBalls]

Are you serious?? WOW

yes! i am serious

[daveyboy]

i havent got a bulb it is a heat emitter with wire cage round it,dont know how she got in it!!

[dr del]

Yeah its amazing the size of holes they can squeeze their selves through. What did the vet say about the burn?


only thing i can suggest about the gaurd is to either try and source smaller mesh stuff ( not always easy i know) or weave wire into the original one to reduce the gap size - but this is a complete pain in the butt and I'm not sure i'd trust it as anything more than an emergency short term fix.

What size is your snook?


dr del

[daveyboy]

the vet said to use betadine,my snake is 8 mths old and 27 inches long,and is a female.