So mad at myself...

[silverdust]

Eve ate for the first time for me today, but I wasn't quick enough and she was also bitten...I rubbed a little Neosporin on it (doesn't look too bad), but is there anything I should be watching for, infection-wise? Thanks in advance.

[lord jackel]

Not to fret in most cases it will heal just fine. Like all wounds: keep it clean, neosporin is good. Watch out for a distinct odor, puss, bubbles - the typical stuff you look for when you get a scratch or cut.


Also, can you post a picture that way we can see "how bad it looks" and where it is located? This will allow those that have a lot more experience take a look and get their opinion.

[crisstyle21]

In the future you might wanna pre-kill its so much safer.. She shouuld be fime with neosporin

[silverdust]

I would try to get a pic but it's a pretty small hole, don't know how well my camera would do picking it up. There was a little blood, it's on her back about 2-3 inches down from her head.

Crisstyle, I feed my corns f/t'd and would like to get this girl changed over to it as well. I tried a stunned mouse last time, but she turned her nose up at it. I will try again after she's eaten for me a few times. If you have advice on how to switch her over (she was fed live before I got her), please pm me with info. I really don't want to feed live if I don't have to.

I will definitely keep an eye on it and let you guys know how she does. Thanks for the advice

[rabernet]

In the future you might wanna pre-kill its so much safer..

Just to clarify a bit - feeding live is not dangerous if done responsibly. I only feed live as well as a number of our members and have no problems with it.

I agree though, if it's just a superficial wound, neosporin (without pain relief) will help heal it right up.