The vet appointment went well but got some conflicting information. The vet said they never recommend under tank heating and that all the heating should come from bulbs. They gave me more of the cream that I was using and also I am giving her an antibiotic shot every three days (the other option was orally 2 times a day). He told me not to soak her anymore because it could cause an infection. I need to put the cream on twice a day.
12-13-2016, 02:58 PM
Eavlynn
Re: Scale rot
You'll find a lot of pro belly heat people, and just as many pro top heat people. I'm a top heat advocate, myself.
It sounds like your girl's treatment should be pretty simple, which is nice. Any thoughts as to what you'll do as far as providing heat from here on out?
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12-13-2016, 03:05 PM
Stewart_Reptiles
Belly heat is the most efficient way to achieve proper temperatures, we all know heats travels up, not down and that lamp dry out the enclosure. So it really depends if you want to do something efficient with minimal heat loss or something difficult with a lot more heat loss.
Can it be done without heat pad but ambient room temp can play a huge role in this as well. You can even keep them without a hot spot at all (relying on high ambient temps only) but I do not recommend this to a new owner.
You can ask around the majority of knowledgeable and experienced keepers use belly heat however they use a reliable thermostat and that makes the difference, and a reliable thermostat should be used with any heat source to provide proper temperatures and prevent over heating.
12-13-2016, 03:42 PM
KMG
Did you ask the vet how many snakes they own or have owned? I'm guessing none. They do not seem to be up to date on the hobby, but at least they didn't tell you to use a heat rock.
I've used it all and back when I had to use bulbs many of my cages were complicated to keep correct humidity and temperatures. Now in a heated room with better cages and equipment my collection is much more simple and easy to care for, imo.
Do your own research and decide what you want to use. Either method can be done safely and either can be dangerous.
12-13-2016, 10:57 PM
Gshockley
Re: Scale rot
After talking to the vet and the breeders and reptile experts I am still going to use the heat pad but with the thermostat. I can't room controlled heat. I just think that belly heat helps digesting and that's just as important. The vet also suggested an humidity box for shedding so I am going to pick up some sphagnum moss this weekend at the reptile show. Again thanks for all the help.
12-17-2016, 01:07 PM
pbyeerts
Re: Scale rot
I thought the vet was going to recommend euthanasia. I'm relieved there is a healing plan in place for her.
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12-17-2016, 10:43 PM
Gshockley
Re: Scale rot
Shes healing really well. I had to give her an injection for the first time by myself. She needs one every three days.
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Originally Posted by pbyeerts
I thought the vet was going to recommend euthanasia. I'm relieved there is a healing plan in place for her.
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12-17-2016, 11:25 PM
Scosta56
Re: Scale rot
Glad to hear she is healing well. Unfortunately with a burn that severe and being that reptiles heal much slower than us she will have a slow road to complete recovery. Sucks this happened to her. I feel terrible for her and the pain she is in. Thankfully she saw a vet and now has proper medication to help her heal. As others have said before me thermostats are the bread and butter of this hobby. Don't skimp on them. Everyone will always tell you quality in quality out.... If you spend the money on a quality t stat this will never happen again. I use herpstats that I have programed should my temps ever spike for what ever reason all power is shut off to heat source. I also have them set that should my temps ever drop to low I have alarms going off to alert me of the problem and correct it. Quality thermostats will save your animals life. I have no problem coughing up the money to keep my animals in perfect health. If this ever happened to any of my babies I would be on the floor hysterically crying. They are my pride and joys I would never be the same if this happened to my animals. Good luck with her. Please next time you buy any animal research , research, research. Impulse buys are the worst thing to do. End of the day if you don't know how to properly take care of them the animals will always suffer. Take care keep us updated.
