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  • 04-09-2015, 12:52 PM
    Igotballz
    My snake has an inflammed growth after rat bite. Help!
    A few weeks ago, I left a rat for my albino to feed on overnight but apparently the rat attacked her and left bites all over her body and her tail was a bit gnawed on. The superficial bites on her body healed but the one close to her vents has not. It is now swollen and bruised in color.

    What should I do to alleviate this? I need suggestions!
  • 04-09-2015, 01:01 PM
    Stewart_Reptiles
    Re: My snake has an inflammed growth after rat bite. Help!
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Igotballz View Post
    A few weeks ago, I left a rat for my albino to feed on overnight but apparently the rat attacked her and left bites all over her body and her tail was a bit gnawed on. The superficial bites on her body healed but the one close to her vents has not. It is now swollen and bruised in color.

    What should I do to alleviate this? I need suggestions!

    You are lucky it was not worse than that, this is a typical what not to do when feeding live. :rolleyes:

    Feeding live responsibly means NEVER leave a prey unattended with your animal let alone overnight, always removed if uneaten after 20 min.

    If you cannot feed live responsibly please feed F/T

    Now when it comes to your snake chances are there could be an abscess which in that case would need to be drained and anti-biotic prescribed so take your animal to a vet
  • 04-09-2015, 01:09 PM
    magicmed
    Hmm I never had a bite get inflamed sapphires all healed quickly, so I can't say what it needs or doesnt, but inflammation generally indicates an infection, so I would assume antibiotics are needed?
  • 04-09-2015, 01:31 PM
    Igotballz
    How much that cost me at the vet?
  • 04-09-2015, 01:36 PM
    PitOnTheProwl
    Re: My snake has an inflammed growth after rat bite. Help!
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Igotballz View Post
    How much that cost me at the vet?

    That's between you and the vet.
    Its also not a rat bite from your post, sounds more like the rat was stressed and hungry and looking for a meal.
    This is why you never leave them unsupervised.
    The keeper learns the hard way while the reptile suffers.

    Post some photos so we might be able to give more advise.
  • 04-09-2015, 02:02 PM
    JoshSloane
    Is there any pus or fluid visible coming from the wounds? Are they still open and exposed? Rats have filthy mouths and transfer bacteria readily. I would get some diluted betadine on it asap (can be purchased at any pharmacy OTC). Usually this is all that is necessary for a superficial bite.

    Vet fees vary, but it will usually be the cost of an exam ($40-60) plus any meds applied. If they use a broad spectrum antibiotic you are looking around $20-40 more depending on the vet. At the very least I would be in contact with a vet to have a medical opinion.
  • 04-10-2015, 10:12 AM
    Igotballz
    Here are some photos... I think I need invasive surgery which will cost me a fortune..no? You can see her face is now somewhat deformed.

    http://i961.photobucket.com/albums/a...ds/image_1.jpg
    http://i961.photobucket.com/albums/a...oads/image.jpg
  • 04-10-2015, 10:21 AM
    M.P.C
    Yeah you need to go to a vet asap all that dark tissue around that black spot is not good at all that looks really infected and kinda like early signs of decaying flesh
  • 04-10-2015, 10:30 AM
    Shamri
    Re: My snake has an inflammed growth after rat bite. Help!
    I definitely think it's time for a visit to the vet. From what I have read of others' posts, reptile health can reach a critical point rather quickly/unexpectedly. Better to be safe than sorry!
  • 04-10-2015, 10:36 AM
    Stewart_Reptiles
    Looks like an abscess which is pocket of bacterial infection, the pus is in a solid form and it will require a vet to open the abscess remove it, flush the area and prescribe antibiotics.

    Your only option is a vet, vet price vary and vets generally offer payment plans, there are also low interest credit cards designed for medical and vet expenses.
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