Re: My snake got bit by a rat
Was the rat already coiled up when he bit? Is there anything that can be done if that type of thing happens? I mean thump the rat on the head or something? Or would that just make matters worse?
Re: My snake got bit by a rat (graphic pics)
Re: My snake got bit by a rat
Hopefully everything will be ok. I feed live also. I keep a pair of heavy duty welders gloves nearby in case I have to get between my bp and a scared rat, cuts down on the teeth getting thru to my hand just in case I have to intervine.
Seems like your on it, just keep an eye on it and keep on treating it. If it should appear to get worse you may have to make a vet visit.
Good Luck and keep us posted.
Re: My snake got bit by a rat (graphic pics)
Did you say a weanling rat did that?
Re: My snake got bit by a rat
i wouldnt say weanling - it was like the size of an extra small rat - i have some more from the same litter if you want pictures of that.
Re: My snake got bit by a rat
I don't think that's necessary, just keep the antibiotic ointment on there and it should clear up after a few sheds. I think it looks a lot worse than it is in the those pics because of all the dried blood...at least from the look of those pics.
If it makes you feel any better, I've seen snakes brought into a pet store looking 10x worse than that and heal up well, like nothing even happened. Try not to stress about it too much.
Re: My snake got bit by a rat
thank you all for your kind words :) and i think you're right about the dried blood elevate.
How do I get him to eat, or do I just leave that alone right now?
Re: My snake got bit by a rat
go to the pet store and get some repti-wound-healing aid. It works great on any kind of bite. we had a mouse bite our boa and we used some of this and was healed in 2 days. works wonders!!!!!! good luck.
Re: My snake got bit by a rat
I'd give him a week or two, no handling, make sure his temps/humidity are good...it probably won't bother him much after that once it starts healing, so you can try feeding then.
Re: My snake got bit by a rat
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Originally Posted by selscott
go to the pet store and get some repti-wound-healing aid. It works great on any kind of bite. we had a mouse bite our boa and we used some of this and was healed in 2 days. works wonders!!!!!! good luck.
Triple-antibiotic or neosporin ointment works just as well. I'm skeptical about the effectiveness of any kind of product with the word "repti-" in the name of it! :P
