Help Ball Python tore scales

This is so sad to see. Glad she is on the mend.


and this is why pet stores need to be educated. I will not sell those to customers and I fact have taken them out of their cart and said NO! We dont use these...ever!

It's very telling that even the vet said this isn't anything new to her. :(

This is why I love this forum, people are actually helpful, not overly criticizing. Someone made a mistake and no one was a jerk about it, why cant most BP communities be like this, anything on Facebook is just everyone with a god complex who thinks they are perfect. I LOVE THIS GROUP, BEST EVER !!! You are in the right place, this place has more knowledge on it then you could find anywhere, trust me I've looked.:taz::taz::taz:

Well, the first wash and cream application went well. Not looking forward to the injection in two days; I am sure it will be okay though. She seems to be doing well. She is not trying to hide it as much as yesterday and is more active.
Here is a picture of the stitches.
[IMG]https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...0921_thumb.jpg[/IMG]

Snakes are pretty good about getting injections. I've had to give some too, not my favorite thing but not because of any lack of cooperation from snakes.

FYI, when snakes have injuries, they tend to shed a bit more frequently as a means to repair. The injured/stitched area will be a challenge as far as stuck shed,
but if you're still doing the "wash & cream" stuff it will help loosen whatever remains anyway. Don't look for a perfect shed for a long time...;)

BTW, I think that was great advice given earlier, about feeding smaller prey items (when she's due to feed) to keep from stretching the injured skin.

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Originally Posted by Sunnieskys

This is so sad to see. Glad she is on the mend.


and this is why pet stores need to be educated. I will not sell those to customers and I fact have taken them out of their cart and said NO! We dont use these...ever!

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Originally Posted by Bogertophis

It's very telling that even the vet said this isn't anything new to her. :(

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I agree completely! I do not know how common something like this is (too common I'm sure), but prior to specifically searching for it after it happened, I had not come across it before. I am a Computer Scientist/Engineer, I design developmental/proof tests for new equipment. Research is a large part of my job, this translates to my personal life where I over analyze/research everything before I act, much to the annoyance of my wife!:rofl: Even after spending a minimum of a couple months reading the forum, and books, I never came across this. I can only hope people will see this and either never buy these temp/humidity gauges, or remove them if they already have them. They are not accurate anyway, I only had to give me a rough idea of the humidity.

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Originally Posted by bmwood

This is why I love this forum, people are actually helpful, not overly criticizing. Someone made a mistake and no one was a jerk about it, why cant most BP communities be like this, anything on Facebook is just everyone with a god complex who thinks they are perfect. I LOVE THIS GROUP, BEST EVER !!! You are in the right place, this place has more knowledge on it then you could find anywhere, trust me I've looked.:taz::taz::taz:

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Completely agree!! Yes, I made a mistake; all I got here was advice and kind words though. This is rare on the internet. Although, I may deserve a kick in the @ss:rofl:.

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Originally Posted by Bogertophis

Snakes are pretty good about getting injections. I've had to give some too, not my favorite thing but not because of any lack of cooperation from snakes.

FYI, when snakes have injuries, they tend to shed a bit more frequently as a means to repair. The injured/stitched area will be a challenge as far as stuck shed,
but if you're still doing the "wash & cream" stuff it will help loosen whatever remains anyway. Don't look for a perfect shed for a long time...;)

BTW, I think that was great advice given earlier, about feeding smaller prey items (when she's due to feed) to keep from stretching the injured skin.

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The Veterinarian showed me how to give the injection. She jumped a little, other than that it didn't seem too bad. I will follow the advice given about smaller prey when she is ready to eat again.
The Veterinarian said I may have to help her shed around the area, she doesn't think it will be too bad though. I am sure it will be a while before she is back to 100%.

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Originally Posted by mattj86

Well, the first wash and cream application went well. Not looking forward to the injection in two days; I am sure it will be okay though. She seems to be doing well. She is not trying to hide it as much as yesterday and is more active.
Here is a picture of the stitches.
[IMG]https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...0921_thumb.jpg[/IMG]

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So glad to see your fella got stitched up.. Im thinking this injury will leave a scar, but scars can be beautiful too.. Hope he has a smooth recovery!

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Originally Posted by mattj86

Completely agree!! Yes, I made a mistake; all I got here was advice and kind words though. This is rare on the internet. Although, I may deserve a kick in the @ss:rofl:.

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No...but had you NOT taken him to the vet, you'd have deserved (& gotten) a kick in the glass...;)