EMERGENCY | My Ball Python's Scales Just Split

They are mice and they are frozen fuzzies. They're defiantly small enough. It wasn't them that popped the stitches it was him coiling his neck so hard around it.

I just joined this website because I'm relatively new to snake keeping (I did my research though). I'm sorry about your ball python. I worry when my own skips a meal, when usually it's nothing to worry about. I'm getting better though. I'm happy you care so much about your animals. I don't know how old you are but for being in school you're very mature. I'm a senior myself, graduating this month. Keep your head up high!

Thank you for saying that. It's little compliments like these that really push me to go on. It means a lot. I'm a freshman in high school.

Any new pictures?

nixon love that you care and won't give up. keep up the great work!

I'll be posting pictures today when I get home. Sorry, I forgot yesterday.

And thank you. All of you play a great role in this, too. I couldn't have made it this far without all the advice.

His stitched area that started opening again... (It looks very wet because this is right after I put ointment on)

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Big gash:

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Smaller gash:

http://i65.tinypic.com/5vn9rc.jpg

How could anyone neglect such a cutie?:

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What's his humidity? If he's too dry then the skin will be brittle.

Also what kind of ointment? Over time triple/Neosporin can cause scale damage since it's a petroleum-based product. For long term use I prefer Vetericyn, you can get it at Petco or online at Amazon. It's a water-based gel so it's not goopy and won't cause scales to slough off.

I thought to keep it dry because if it's humid it'll raise the possibility of infection. It's Mupirocin Ointment.

No, he needs humidity. Without it, the wounds will dry out and the skin will thin.

The risk of infection is still smaller than the risk of dry skin cracking further.