Regarding on ball python scales

Hi everyone, I will like to check out this.. Its was share by someone in Facebook that natural honey is good to apply on ball python scales.. Is it true??

For what purpose?

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Originally Posted by bcr229

For what purpose?

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Like scale drop or bad shed on the area

I don't think it would hurt but I also don't believe it would help, & sure would be messy...;) Don't know for sure though, never tried it.

While honey has some antiseptic properties and is a "folk remedy" to promote healing, for snakes Vetericyn gel would be a better option.

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Originally Posted by Bogertophis

I don't think it would hurt but I also don't believe it would help, & sure would be messy...;) Don't know for sure though, never tried it.

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Maybe I try to upload my ball python picture here see the scale is what problem.. [IMG]https://i438.photobucket.com/albums/...psrsblcdl5.jpg[/IMG]

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Originally Posted by bcr229

While honey has some antiseptic properties and is a "folk remedy" to promote healing, for snakes Vetericyn gel would be a better option.

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What if is a wound ointment antiseptic skin care useful for ball python??

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Originally Posted by bcr229

... for snakes Vetericyn gel would be a better option.

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THIS ^ ^ ^ or you can use Betadine (povidone-iodine) solution, dabbed on (<made for human use)

Vetericyn is a vet product MADE for snakes (water-based...it's best NOT to use petroleum-based products such as Neosporin as it can cause issues with peeling scales)

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Originally Posted by LoveBallPython

Maybe I try to upload my ball python picture here see the scale is what problem.. [IMG]https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...psrsblcdl5.jpg[/IMG]

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If you're talking about the lightened scales & slight "bald" spot in the middle of the head, that appears to be from head rubbing in the cage, & since it is well-healed (no
raw wounds) there is NO point putting antiseptic on it...it won't change anything. Those scales may never look the same, or may very gradually improve in time.

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Originally Posted by Bogertophis

Vetericyn is a vet product MADE for snakes (water-based...it's best NOT to use petroleum-based products such as Neosporin as it can cause issues with peeling scales)

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This is the Vetericyn your talking about?

https://www.amazon.com/Vetericyn-Rep...3585278&sr=8-2