My snake got bit by a rat

right in the face - My beloved sweet boy, the first one I have ever owned and got me into this hobby.
He attacked it in a fashion where the rats teeth chomped right into his face, his eye, his vents.... and he wouldnt let go till it was dead. Nothing I could do :(
I am absolutely heartbroken - i really hope he's going to be okay. He's been soaked and neosporin has been applied, with additional TLC time.


I was a bit apprehensive about posting this with all the hostility going on around here lately - but I have in order to show that even with careful observation, live feedings can turn into a nightmare.
So please if you have something mean to say to me please don't say it. I am already full of despair. :depressed

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Originally Posted by adizziedoll

right in the face - My beloved sweet boy, the first one I have ever owned and got me into this hobby.
He attacked it in a fashion where the rats teeth chomped right into his face, his eye, his vents.... and he wouldnt let go till it was dead. Nothing I could do :(
I am absolutely heartbroken - i really hope he's going to be okay. He's been soaked and neosporin has been applied, with additional TLC time.


I was a bit apprehensive about posting this with all the hostility going on around here lately - but I have in order to show that even with careful observation, live feedings can turn into a nightmare.
So please if you have something mean to say to me please don't say it. I am already full of despair. :depressed

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I'm not sure why you'd think you'd catch flak for this...stuff happens...you started treating him...what's the problem?

Maybe think about dropping down a rat size? What size was the rat that bit him?

Sorry to hear that!!! I hope your little guy will be ok!!!
My friend's snake missed a strike once and got the mouse by the tail. He had to actually choke the mouse himself, I dont know that you could even choke a rat by hand, atleast not without gloves. Those suckers have some pretty wicked teeth.

Keep us updated on how he is doing. :snake:

wow that really sucks. do bps bounce back fairly well from injuries like that? i'm assuming it's probably a frequent occurence in the wild?

In the wild tho arnt they going for lizards more often than not? Or are mice thier "wild" food too?

TY Adam, and now back to your regular scheduled program... :D

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Originally Posted by TheDude

In the wild tho arnt they going for lizards more often than not? Or are mice thier "wild" food too?

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Ball pythons feed exclusively on birds and mammals in their natural habitat.

-adam

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Originally Posted by elevatethis

Maybe think about dropping down a rat size? What size was the rat that bit him?

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It was actually a smaller rat then I usually give him - I had just seperated it from mom. I think if it was any bigger the "bugger" ( I wish I could use more harsh wording than that) he would have done a lot more damage, possibly killing my baby.

How bad is the bite? Can you post a pic?

How old is the snake? What size prey?

yeah ill work on that right now - its pretty bad, and he wasnt all that interested in getting his head wet, so it's kind of really icky looking. The rat got a series of nibbles all over, but the inside of his moth is unharmed. It happened last night and have been contemplating on whether i should post or not.