Info from the Vet

[azak323]

Well, Renji and Winston both went to the vet today for scale rot, and i know there were a few people who wanted an update afterward, so..

The vet said to expect a full recovery, even though Renji's was pretty severe. Both snakes are getting daily betadine baths and shots of antibiotics every 3 days. Renji is going to get her first bath here in a few minutes, once i'm done posting . Overall, he said I had nothing to worry about and to come back in a few weeks for a check-up.

What a weight off my shoulders! I was so worried; until a day or two ago I didn't even know what was wrong with my babies! So, MUCH progress has been made. Thanks again for everyone's help/info and kind wishes!

[FloridaHogs]

Glad to hear they will be OK.

[BMorrison]

Glad to hear it! Yay for happy snakes!

[littleindiangirl]

Remember the golden rule, put the snakes in a bath of clean water before you let them soak in any medicinal ones. They like to drink when soaking. Glad to hear!

[aaramire]

yay i am glad that your snakies are getting the help they need! hope they get better! you should come over again and we can talk snakes again sometime girl, that was fun!!

[tideguyinva]

its always good to hear the good news. good job

[azak323]

I felt so bad giving Renji her betadine bath today; I could tell that the affected area was very tender . However, the vet said to gently rub the betadine bath solution on the worst area, so it had to be done I guess; i just hate hurting my baby. And i'm still trying to come to terms with the fact that i'm going to be giving my snakes their shots myself..

[Indigo]

Poor babies. I'm glad they'll be okay. ^_^ Hope you will be, too!

[sweety314]

Sorry for missing something, but are they rescues that came to you with scale rot, or is there some husbandry changes w/the bedding that needs to be done to prevent it in the future??

But VERY glad to hear that they're getting the vet and cleaning/ medical care they need so that they heal