Question on scale rot treatment

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Originally Posted by Deborah

If the snake can and will soak in it I would replace it by a smaller bowl in which the snake cannot soak in.

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thanks im learning too :P

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Originally Posted by Skiploder

I had issues using the regular neosporin on one of my snakes.

After taking the animal to the vet, I was told that the petroleum base in neosporin can cause adverse issues with the scales and shedding.

I use water-based silvadene which works better and doesn't cause the scale damage the petroleum based ointments can potentially inflict.

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yes the petroleum in it can cause a few scales to fall out but a topical cream is the second step in treatment. and the first if its acute. any scales that fall off will be replenished at the next shed. just keep them in a clean enclosure with newsprint or paper towels as substrate and the humidity at 50%