I have No clue what is happening to my Ball Python. PLEASE HELP!

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Originally Posted by CalebMatt7

http://s477.photobucket.com/albums/r...t=100_0046.jpg

http://s477.photobucket.com/albums/r...t=100_0046.jpg Tank <--

http://s477.photobucket.com/albums/r...t=100_0047.jpg one of the sacks, i dont know if you can see it well.

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http://s477.photobucket.com/albums/r...t=100_0046.jpg

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Originally Posted by LGray23

Is she burnt?? Do you use a UTH??? If she's bleeding you need a vet bad!

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not burnt no, I'm actually a first time snake handler, so I don't know what UTH stands for...

UTH is under tank heater and this kinda looks like a burn to me get your BP to A HERP VET NOW. Then from the looks of the tank you need some Husbandry help. So ge the little guy healthy and then ask for the help with your setup:gj:
Robie

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Originally Posted by RestlessRobie

UTH is under tank heater and this kinda looks like a burn to me get your BP to A HERP VET NOW. Then from the looks of the tank you need some Husbandry help. So ge the little guy healthy and then ask for the help with your setup:gj:
Robie

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Oh, no I don't, I think one problem is she isn't getting enough humidity, and I can't find a snake vet anywhere in my area. But as I said, her skin is extremely dry on her bottom half and flaking, I believe she may be shedding and having difficulties, saying it's her first time shedding.

This is one seriously unhealthy animal.

First and foremost, you have to change the bedding from what you have to paper towels. Even if the bedding wasn't causing the problem, it's going to make that infected cut worse.

Is it pine bedding? It looks like it might be. Pine bedding is extremely harmful to reptiles and it could be a major factor in your problem.

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Originally Posted by Ash

This is one seriously unhealthy animal.

First and foremost, you have to change the bedding from what you have to paper towels. Even if the bedding wasn't causing the problem, it's going to make that infected cut worse.

Is it pine bedding? It looks like it might be. Pine bedding is extremely harmful to reptiles and it could be a major factor in your problem.

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Can I use newspapers instead?

Yes, you can use newspaper instead of the paper towels. Either one works fine. I also think you should take your BP to a vet. I'll see if I can find any near where you live.

Edit: Location isn't in profile. I'd move the snake out of the tank and put him/her into a quarantine type setup, usually a plastic tub (with holes), paper towels (or newspaper), and a water bowl. Try to find a breeder in your area, they might also be able to help, or at least diagnose your problem.

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Originally Posted by apple2

Yes, you can use newspaper instead of the paper towels. Either one works fine. I also think you should take your BP to a vet. I'll see if I can find any near where you live.

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Thank you.

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Originally Posted by apple2

Yes, you can use newspaper instead of the paper towels. Either one works fine. I also think you should take your BP to a vet. I'll see if I can find any near where you live.

Edit: Location isn't in profile. I'd move the snake out of the tank and put him/her into a quarantine type setup, usually a plastic tub (with holes), paper towels (or newspaper), and a water bowl. Try to find a breeder in your area, they might also be able to help, or at least diagnose your problem.

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I PM'ed you my location, I haven't filled my accnt info out yet, I apoligize

Here are some links to different reptile vets around the US and Canada. I think there are also some international vets on a few of them.

http://www.herpcenter.com/reptile-vet-finder/

http://herpvetconnection.com/

http://www.reptileveterinarians.com/

See if you can find one nearby there.

Apple2