Please help i dont no what to do!?

Anxious for an update here as well.

Sorry I haven't updated but I did clean the wounds very well and I quarantined his cage. He seemed to help me when i was cleaning him and wasn't aggressive. I just looked at the replies, thank you everyone. I did put nesporin on him but I will make sure to clean that off. And as far as the vet goes, the closet vet to me is over 4 hours away. Thanks for all the help. I will try to get some pictures later.

P.S.
I will try to start feeding him frozen thawed and I have learned my lesson.

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Originally Posted by Andys-Python

Why would you not use neosporin or peroxide - Newbee question
Thanks - Andy

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The short version: Because they do more harm than good in reptiles

The long version: Neosporin and pretty much all other oil based creams do something to scales that turns them to mush and then they flake off. Hydrogen Peroxide could be used as an absolute last resort, and generally is ok on shallow cuts. But on deep cuts it causes too much tissue damage and prevents healing.

My first instinct to a minor wound would be to put Neosporin on it. Thank goodness I read this thread! Thanks to everyone for sharing your knowedge!
Andy-:snake:

Well. Neosporin is ok if used once or twice. Too much for an extended period of time is really bad for the scales and will soften as Aaron said.
Neopsorin + Pain reliever is really dangerous to a reptile. There have been adverse reactions and even death with it.

Peroxide kills and damages the healing tissue.

Where do you live, that a vet is that far away? Just curious.. even the most rural areas I have lived in/near always have vets.. livestock, and all.