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
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.
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with such a large raw spot i'll would take it to the vet asap.
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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
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You could clean it with some diluted Chlorhexidine or some Betadine.
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A pic would be great! Can't give any advice until we can see it!
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It probably sat on a hot spot that was tooooo hot! Best of luck, and let us know how things go.