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  • 02-15-2010, 02:14 PM
    radtad
    Help ball python undersside is raw
    I have just taken in this ball python from a neighbor that has a raw spot on its underside that is about eight inches long. What should I put on it if anything? I have the snake in a quarintine tank to protect my other snakes. The tank has paper towel in it as a substrate and is heated to 78-84 degrees with a humdity of 70% any help wopuld be great
    Thanks Rad
  • 02-15-2010, 02:17 PM
    blackcrystal22
    Re: Help ball python undersside is raw
    You need a proper thermogradient in that tank with an under tank heater heating one side to 90-95F and the cold side to 80-85F with an ambient temperature of 80F.

    Also, sounds like a burn or scale rot. What kind of conditions was the animal in? Can you take pictures? Chances are it could need a visit to the vet.
  • 02-15-2010, 02:53 PM
    jben
    Re: Help ball python undersside is raw
    with such a large raw spot i'll would take it to the vet asap.
  • 02-15-2010, 05:43 PM
    radtad
    Re: Help ball python undersside is raw
    I have a vet appointment but the soonest I can get in is Wed. Was trying to see what to do in the mean time
  • 02-15-2010, 05:46 PM
    2kdime
    Re: Help ball python undersside is raw
    You could clean it with some diluted Chlorhexidine or some Betadine.
  • 02-15-2010, 08:54 PM
    seeya205
    Re: Help ball python undersside is raw
    A pic would be great! Can't give any advice until we can see it!
  • 02-15-2010, 09:01 PM
    Jason Bowden
    Re: Help ball python undersside is raw
    It probably sat on a hot spot that was tooooo hot! Best of luck, and let us know how things go.
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