povidone-iodine solution

I was Google online i read up, online say that povidone-iodine solution can help to fight off bacteria.. Also can help to cure some skin issues???

Yes...also known as Betadine (brand name), it's used by doctors as a surgical scrub, & is safe to use topically (on the skin) of our snake-pals too, to prevent or fight infections from minor wounds.

Another product (I've had no need to try yet) is actually made for reptile use...it's a water-soluble antiseptic gel...sold by some pet stores (Petco- I've heard carries it) or on Amazon if you can't find it locally.

*while human antiseptic ointments such as Neosporin can be used in a small amount & temporarily on a snake wound, it's petroleum jelly based & can make for skin issues (bad sheds, scales de-laminating)
so it's not the best option.

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Originally Posted by Bogertophis

Yes...also known as Betadine (brand name), it's used by doctors as a surgical scrub, & is safe to use topically (on the skin) of our snake-pals too, to prevent or fight infections from minor wounds.

Another product (I've had no need to try yet) is actually made for reptile use...it's a water-soluble antiseptic gel...sold by some pet stores (Petco- I've heard carries it) or on Amazon if you can't find it locally.

*while human antiseptic ointments such as Neosporin can be used in a small amount & temporarily on a snake wound, it's petroleum jelly based & can make for skin issues (bad sheds, scales de-laminating)
so it's not the best option.

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ok thanks for the info.. Cause i plan to get just in case need it.. Also not sure those type guardian antiseptic povidone iodine can use to pets or not..

Povidone-iodine is the generic name & good to have on hand for humans AND pets. I also used it on my dogs foot recently when he accidentally ripped off a toenail while chasing
a squirrel.

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Originally Posted by Bogertophis

Povidone-iodine is the generic name & good to have on hand for humans AND pets. I also used it on my dogs foot recently when he accidentally ripped off a toenail while chasing
a squirrel.

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what dose Povidone Iodine solution can help against?? Bacterial, rot and blister???

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Originally Posted by LoveBallPython

I was Google online i read up, online say that povidone-iodine solution can help to fight off bacteria.. Also can help to cure some skin issues???

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It's an antiseptic solution used to clean wounds however depending on the issue at hands it may or may not be recommended, other things maybe needed, and other might need to be avoided for long term treatment, it all depends on the issue. And depending on the issue injectable antibiotics may be required as well.

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Originally Posted by Stewart_Reptiles

It's an antiseptic solution used to clean wounds however depending on the issue at hands it may or may not be recommended, other things maybe needed, and other might need to be avoided for long term treatment, it all depends on the issue. And depending on the issue injectable antibiotics may be required as well.

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thanks for the information

Also, as a reminder, anti-bacterial ointments, like Neosporin, can help with some skin conditions, etc. DO NOT USE the ones with pain killing agent in them. This can be harmful to your reptiles.

Antibiotic good. Painkilling agent bad.

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Originally Posted by dakski

...Antibiotic good. Painkilling agent bad.

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I think you meant to say "antiseptic good..." It's easy to confuse antibiotics & antiseptics, but they aren't the same thing.

Here's a quick link (one of many, I'm sure) explaining the differences: https://blog.safetec.com/what-is-the...and-antibiotic (I'm not promoting Safetec, I'm not at all familiar with them)

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Originally Posted by Bogertophis

I think you meant to say "antiseptic good..." It's easy to confuse antibiotics & antiseptics, but they aren't the same thing.

Here's a quick link (one of many, I'm sure) explaining the differences: https://blog.safetec.com/what-is-the...and-antibiotic (I'm not promoting Safetec, I'm not at all familiar with them)

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So is povdine iodine is got for infection usage?