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  • 10-03-2008, 10:47 PM
    tarsier
    Is this a bacterial infection?
    Hi, everyone.

    Is this a bacterial infection? If it is, what is the best way to treat it? :tears:

    Its on the left side of my BP's neck. :(

    http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...04O0t08004.jpg

    http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...04O0t08002.jpg

    Thanks for the advice in advance
  • 10-04-2008, 10:25 PM
    Bart
    Re: Is this a bacterial infection?
    How long has it been like that? Is it spreading? If it is an infection, the snake will most likely need medication. You might want to think about taking it to a vet.
  • 10-04-2008, 10:47 PM
    panthercz
    Re: Is this a bacterial infection?
    Looks like a bite to me.

    If you aren't feeding live then someone else will have to make a guess.
  • 10-05-2008, 03:31 AM
    rishnack
    Re: Is this a bacterial infection?
    looks kinda like a bite is there anything oozing from it that first pic looks like theres some kinda moisture there doesnt look horrible but i would keep an eye onit for sure
  • 10-05-2008, 04:59 PM
    JayBP
    Re: Is this a bacterial infection?
    It looks like a bite to me too.
  • 10-05-2008, 05:03 PM
    lillyorchid
    Re: Is this a bacterial infection?
    I'll say either a bite make OR if your snake has just recently shed, then it could be a few dried up scales that didn't comes off with the rest of the shed. Have you tried letting the snake soak in some warm water for a few minutes to see if it comes off, or softens up?
  • 10-05-2008, 10:18 PM
    tarsier
    Re: Is this a bacterial infection?
    thanks for the replies, everyone :)

    yes, it was a bite (panicked noob here).

    I showed the snake to a more experienced boid keeper who pointed out that there were corresponding marks underneath the ones in the photograph.

    thanks again :)
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