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Rat bit BP Face

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  • 07-04-2022, 01:57 PM
    Max12069
    Rat bit BP Face
    So i was feeding my bp and as he went to constrict the rat bit his face. He wasn't fazed and ate the rat like normal. It was bleeding for a bit but it's fine now. Should I put neosporin on now and risk regurgitation or should I wait till tomorrow?

    Btw i know live feeding is bad im trying to get him to take frozen.

    This is the bite Imgur: The magic of the Internet

    it looks worse in the image though.
  • 07-04-2022, 02:46 PM
    Bogertophis
    A little* Neosporin would be a good idea (use a Q-tip to dab on the wound), OR apply diluted** Betadine (povidone-iodine) **diluted to look like "weak tea".

    BEST to use would be the Vetericyn (brand) ointment made for reptiles, since it's water-based, not petroleum-jelly based (which can mess up a snake's skin- causing scales to de-laminate). I'd suggest you get some to apply for a while until this heals. (You can expect extra sheds, btw, as that's how snakes heal.)

    Rat bites have lots of germs- & bites to the face can become seriously infected- watch for oozing, bleeding, swelling, failure to heal. A vet visit (for antibiotics) would be a very good idea, IMO, since the bite is near life-essential organs (eyes, brain, nose, mouth) where an infection could be serious.

    More important to treat now- but if you're low-key about it, he shouldn't regurge at all- just don't pick him up- keep him relaxed & just go about applying topical antiseptic- don't make a big production out of it, to where he squirms more. Gently restrain his head but NOT with a "choke-hold" & do what you need to do. Over-restraint will just get you a battle...;)

    Are you guys starting a rat-bite club or something? https://ball-pythons.net/forums/show...-while-feeding
  • 07-04-2022, 02:50 PM
    Max12069
    Re: Rat bit BP Face
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Bogertophis View Post
    A little* Neosporin would be a good idea (use a Q-tip to dab on the wound), OR apply diluted** Betadine (povidone-iodine) **diluted to look like "weak tea".

    BEST to use would be the Vetericyn (brand) ointment made for reptiles, since it's water-based, not petroleum-jelly based (which can mess up a snake's skin- causing scales to de-laminate). I'd suggest you get some to apply for a while until this heals. (You can expect extra sheds, btw, as that's how snakes heal.)

    Rat bites have lots of germs- & bites to the face can become seriously infected- watch for oozing, bleeding, swelling, failure to heal. A vet visit (for antibiotics) would be a very good idea, IMO, since the bite is near life-essential organs (eyes, brain, nose, mouth) where an infection could be serious.

    More important to treat now- but if you're low-key about it, he shouldn't regurge at all- just don't pick him up- keep him relaxed & just go about applying topical antiseptic- don't make a big production out of it, to where he squirms more. Gently restrain his head but NOT with a "choke-hold" & do what you need to do. Over-restraint will just get you a battle...;)

    Are you guys starting a rat-bite club or something? https://ball-pythons.net/forums/show...-while-feeding

    Hi thanks for the response. Im going to the vet tommorow and the vet said dont apply anything tonight since he just ate. Does that sound right?
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    Re-read my answer- personally, I'd apply something (as noted above). But gently- don't pick him up or make a big deal- keep in friendly & low-key. When you don't over-power them (& scare them into thinking they have to fight for their life), you'd be surprised how mellow snakes are as "patients". ;)

    Glad you're having the vet check him, btw. :gj:
  • 07-04-2022, 02:55 PM
    Max12069
    Re: Rat bit BP Face
    thanks! ill do that then.
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