Got the new snakes - help

Also, for the belly, I would recommend getting Polysporin. It doesn't have the chemical that makes skin go numb like Neosporin does.


I had a snake with belly rot... I cleaned the areas off with half/half water and rubbing alcohol mix, then rubbed in the Polysporin twice a day. He doesn't show a sign of it, now.

Good luck!

I am headed to town to get the stuff for the belly now. I held the head and body and Shannon stuck him. He took it all pretty well I guess. I wasn't giving him a chance to tag Shannon. She likes snakes, but big ones scare here a little.

The Neosporin/Polysporin will surely help. It really did a wonderful job on Rauri the BCI's belly burn/beginnings of belly rot (though his had not gotten to the point where any blisters had broken or flesh was exposed or anything that serious). I saw on another thread where the people used condoms to keep the belly covered and the meds from wiping off too fast. Maybe something to think about though I wouldn't leave anything on too long that way as air helps dry this mess out too, maybe just long enough to give the neosporin time to sink in well.
As far as the retained eyecaps Lar, our Saoirse had a good 5 on one eye....an absolute mess! We managed to get 3 off with soaking her for retained shed then let nature take it's course and with good humidity it took 2 more sheds but Saoirse had clear eyes both sides. There was a dent in one eye but that too went away with time. Don't worry too too much. We were sure Saoirse would be blinded on that side but she reacts just fine to movement on that side so I can only assume she's sighted to some degree.

Prayers and good vibes your way for both the snakes! Great of you to take them on and I wouldn't have paid that woman a cent! Imagine selling you snakes in that horrid condition! Well okay I'd have paid her too...just to get them away from the idiot (and her working in a pet shop....geesh!)

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Originally Posted by JLC

They're both beautiful, but Donna is gorgeous! I just love the light coloring and the clean, clear markings! I think they'll thrive in your care!

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took the words outta my mouth. OMG boys, watch out for donna! Her reduced pattern at her tail is awesome, the "dotting" is so unique (i've never seen anything like it!!!!!!!!) , and the absent tail stripe is breath taking! I absolutley love her!

You can surely get these beauties back up to health, and make some gorgeous babies with that female!

Can I feed these ney guys right now? I feed every Monday (Tuesday if I forget).


Donna is just getting belly rubs with Betadyne and Polysporin/Neosporin. She has a mild case of bellt rot.

Pedro has the retained eyecaps, the RI and a bad case of belly rot. He is getting Baytril shots every other day and belly rubs every day. I noticed a few bad spots on his belly where the scales were brown, mostly around his anus. He is still scared and makes it hard for me to rub him down. I can't blame him, everytime he unballs I either stick him or rub something all over his belly.

I don't know if it's ok to feed on these meds.

Suprising news, I think Donna may be gravid. Sometimes I notice lumps in her belly area. I have never seen a gravid ball before so who knows. Her and Pedro have been housed together for a long time. The temps were cool at the house I got them from so who knows.

As far as breeding goes, I just don't know. I kind of want to breed so I can learn some more about them. I am just scared of getting orders in the middle of the process. All I need is to have eggs laid and have to try to transport them for a few hundred miles. They probably wouldn't make it.

A little update for you. Both new snakes are in a shed. Pedro jerked on the shot today and bent his needle. We did get about 75% of it in him. I didn't want to restick him for fear the needle would break off. I haven't heard him wheeze in a few days now so I think he is getting better. I can still see some of the belly rot under neath this shed, but not as much. They both refused meals this week, but I ain't sweating that too much. They will eat when they are hungry.

I know I ain't been around lately, it's been very hectic around here. Well the new guys are doing ok. Pedro has lost both eye caps, but still hasn't eaten. That's not a big deal, seeing as he is still on the Baytril. I might try him on a live rat next week. He only has 4 bad scales after his last shed. Donna ate her first meal today; two adult mice. She also tagged my oldest son yesterday. It wasn't a bad tag just a little pin hole. He didn't cry or scream. I had to squeeze his finger to get the blood to come out so I could see where he was hit. She also acted very aggressive with the wife yesterday and me today. I think today was just feeding frenzy for her. They have both come a long way in a short amount of time.

There's NOTHING worse then someone who works at a pet store, and can't take care of their own pets. I really hope these guys will be healthy in your home. Im looking in my local paper and If I see something that could be a reptile in need of a good home, I'm on it. My fingers are crossed for you and your new "kids".

Well I have had these guys for almost a month now. Pedros shots have been done for a week or more right now. He still hasn't eaten. He is in a shed right now, but I don't have problems with other snakes eating in a shed. I feed once a week and they all know it except for the two new guys and they will learn. I have offered Pedro a F/T every week since I had him. This week I offered him a live rat. I left it in the cage for 20 min and he completely ignored it. I know a month isn't uncommon. It just bugs me that I have 7 other snakes feeding like clock work.

I know he has a lot of stress going on.

1. New home (I am about his 5th home in 4 yrs).
2. Separated for the first time in his life (I know this is supposed to be good for him).
3. Baytril injections.
4. Skin treatmeants.
5. Frequent handlings because of the Baytril and skin treatments.

I know he has been through a lot, but I am still frustrated. I probably shouldn't be, I know I have gone a long way to help him be a happy and healthy snake. Maybe next week he will feed for me. I am sure he was fed live in the past so I will stick to that route to keep him feeding. This is probably more than a rant than anything else. I know I am doing everything right and just need to wait for the snake to come around.

:gj: I think $150 is a relatively tiny price to pay for two large adult BP's......woulda done it myself in a jif. From my perspective, that was just an "adoption fee" to rescue them....they are both nice, and the one with a lotta black in its back(Donna?) is absolutely gorgeous!!! I give em' two or three months of TLC with you, and they'll be in excellent shape !!! You did them justice, and again you are not stupid to pay 150 for them. KUDOS!!!!!:gj: