just an update-and a reminder of how dumb snakes can be

doras like a year and 10 months ans she hasnt been eating for a few months. She had the enclosure change and has been having some issues with heat but i got that fixed. Peely is my new guy, and is eating great. Yea, i did dilute the betadine 1-10 parts water and just put the jelly on the injuries. Other than that they are doing fine..and yea i get about not being dumb. wrong word.. for the neosporin, yea i knew to avoid that. I would like to ask how often to soak/apply betadine to him?

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Originally Posted by DatBoiAJ_

...I would like to ask how often to soak/apply betadine to him?

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It's hard to say without seeing the actual injury- can you post pics? Depending on how bad your snake is injured, it might need a vet's help- maybe even stitches- but if it's only a minor wound, I'd want to apply* the diluted Betadine multiple times every day while it's healing, and keep the snake on clean paper towels only, since putting a bandage on a snake isn't an option. You want to avoid an infection.

*Dab the solution only on the injury, don't soak the whole snake, & I would try to do this with the snake still in his home, as calm as possible, so you aren't stressing his skin further by handling. He needs to heal & it will take time.

i got the paper towels down, thought of that aready. Since i have school would it be good to put on the betadine once i get home and before i go to bed?

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Originally Posted by DatBoiAJ_

i got the paper towels down, thought of that aready. Since i have school would it be good to put on the betadine once i get home and before i go to bed?

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Yes, at least when you get home & again before bed.

And I'd also remove anything that he can climb on- just leave his hides & water bowl in for now. Same idea as not handling- you don't want him to stretch his skin by climbing around while it's trying to heal together. I hope he'll stay calm for you.

wow were on the same page lol i did that too

yeah on his stomach it looks just like a bruise with a crease now..he is healing super fast. It always astonishes me at how fast they do that! the thing on his spine is almost all the way gone too

is it ok to feed him? he is doing a lot better and its basically just like a ridge on his belly where it was..should i wait or is it ok to feed him. Hes on bigger hoppers rn

I would if he's acting hungry.

So would I (feed him).

alr thx for the help everyone