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  • 11-12-2019, 10:57 AM
    LoveBallPython
    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??
  • 11-12-2019, 12:29 PM
    bcr229
    For what purpose?
  • 11-12-2019, 12:45 PM
    LoveBallPython
    Re: Regarding on ball python scales
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by bcr229 View Post
    For what purpose?

    Like scale drop or bad shed on the area
  • 11-12-2019, 01:07 PM
    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.
  • 11-12-2019, 01:28 PM
    bcr229
    While honey has some antiseptic properties and is a "folk remedy" to promote healing, for snakes Vetericyn gel would be a better option.
  • 11-12-2019, 01:37 PM
    LoveBallPython
    Re: Regarding on ball python scales
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Bogertophis View Post
    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.

    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]
  • 11-12-2019, 01:39 PM
    LoveBallPython
    Re: Regarding on ball python scales
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by bcr229 View Post
    While honey has some antiseptic properties and is a "folk remedy" to promote healing, for snakes Vetericyn gel would be a better option.

    What if is a wound ointment antiseptic skin care useful for ball python??
  • 11-12-2019, 02:59 PM
    Bogertophis
    Re: Regarding on ball python scales
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by bcr229 View Post
    ... for snakes Vetericyn gel would be a better option.


    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)
  • 11-12-2019, 03:02 PM
    Bogertophis
    Re: Regarding on ball python scales
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by LoveBallPython View Post
    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]

    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.
  • 11-12-2019, 03:06 PM
    Gocntry
    Re: Regarding on ball python scales
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Bogertophis View Post
    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)

    This is the Vetericyn your talking about?

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