Belly Rot

I was wondering if belly root cures itself or if i have to take my sanke to the vet. Also is it ok to clean the tank with glass cleaner

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Originally Posted by Swizzle

I was wondering if belly root cures itself or if i have to take my sanke to the vet. Also is it ok to clean the tank with glass cleaner

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1. - Take your animal to a qualified vet. (a vet with herp experience).

2. - DO NOT use window cleaner - it does not disinfect and will irritate the
skin and definitely exacerbate the belly rot. If you don't have
Chlorhexidine you can use a diluted solution of household bleach
(1/4 cup to a gallon of cold water. When using the dilute bleach solution
make sure you rinse the enclosure thoroughly with water and allow it to
air out before replacing the animal. Make sure you disinfect all items
that were in the cage as well (water bowls, hides, etc.).

How long have you had this animal?

When was the last time you cleaned its cage?

Are you sure its belly rot and not a burn?

Are you using a UTH? If so, are you regulating the temperature with a thermostat?

Belly rot will not cure itself. Glass cleaner is definitely not an appropriate thing to use to clean a glass tank because who knows what kinds of harsh chemicals are used to make it.

How is the snake housed? What is the substrate? Temps/humidity? How are you measuring them? Is the snake eating consistently once per week? What does the skin condition look like?

Belly rot will need to be treated by a qualified herp vet as it is nothing to play around with. It can lead to a systemic infection if the snake isn't treated. Call your veterinarian and get an appointment scheduled. In the mean time, place the snake on soft paper towels for substrate, do not mist the enclosure(if you do) and medicate the affected area with a generic triple antibiotic ointment, or silvadene if you have it. Silvadene is a burn cream but it is available only by prescription. Your veterinarian should be able to get some in for you, or you can call your family's doctor and see if they can get a prescription written for you and call it in to your pharmacy.

hey if you're in nova, you are close to dr. scott stahl. one of the best herp vets in the country!

www.seavs.com


vaughn

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Originally Posted by kavmon

hey if you're in nova, you are close to dr. scott stahl. one of the best herp vets in the country!

www.seavs.com


vaughn

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I am *so* jealous! What a great looking clinic!

What are some signs of belly rot?

i had news paper when i discovered it, today, temps are 85-90 on the hot side, gettign anew light though, humdidty is around 50 all the time, when shedding around 70-80

um, is the newspaper soaking wet and dirty? i dont see how a ball could get bellly rot on dry newspaper....if you use stick on thermometers your temps are wrong, i will bet money, air temp doesnt matter as much as the temperature of the substrate

no it was moist to keep the humidt around 70 because hes shedding, i think the wet newpaper did it

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Originally Posted by Swizzle

I was wondering if belly root cures itself or if i have to take my sanke to the vet. Also is it ok to clean the tank with glass cleaner

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ok
im new here so don't ahem... eat me a live. my son owns a balled python and i claim to have beginner's " " knowlege of the care and so fourth.

he came to me stating that his under side was "bleeding" It wasn't bleeding but the skin was pink, a thick peeling, with percarious black spots. I am bringing the snake to the vet tomorrow. to see but I am real curious if any one has some info out there on this bellyrot and how its caused etc. [ i think that his snake probably has this condition]

at any rate I would like to learn more about this "belly- rot" and how it can be followed up on and cared for.
any helpful links are super appreciated.