Hello, I have a ball python that was burned pretty bad, I realize it is my fault but there were certain circumstances that didn't allow me to be with the ball python to care for it. I'm in the Army and was away for a few months and had a family member watch it. It was my mistake not telling them they needed to have the thermostat with the heat pad. I recently got her back and realized it didn't look well at all. I got iodine wash and polysporn till I could get her to a vet. I have called just about every vet around where I am currently stationed and none deal with snakes. The brown skin (what may be puss) over the burn will come loose after soaking but my real concern is the fact that I'm afraid she has a bacterial infection. I've read all the horror stories of septicemia and have spent countless hours researching for something I can do for her. She's an albino and I have noticed some of the scales on her body have a slight reddish Hugh I know this is a bad sign. She doesn't seem lethargic and ate for me a few days ago but I am worried. It's very stressful with my work schedule and not being able to find a people vet. I can't order any of the right anti biotics with out a script. I would give her the shots myself if I could get a hold of some. I really feel As if I've hit a brick wall. Is there any chance of her fighting this, are their immune systems able to handle it? Any input would help. And yes I already know this is my fault, trust me when I say i take 100% of the blame. I really do feel terrible that I haven't found her medical treatment. I do hope there's a chance and it's not too late. I truely care for this snake. Thankyou for your time. My apologies if I didn't post this in the correct section.
