Im just SICK and need help with BP accident

I KNOW you are all going to yell at me and be upset. It has taken me a LOT to come here and even write this, but Im doing it for our snake Medusa.

I did something REALLY stupid last night. The probe for the thermostat came loose & fell down from side of tank last night. Medusa kept climbing over it earlier in the evening. So before I went to bed, I decided to use some better hot glue and tack it back up again out of the way.

She was sound asleep at the front of the tank. I KNOW I should have had her out. I thought of that, Im SO upset that i didn't get her out. but she was sleeping. so I thought I can do this easily and not disturb her.

Well i put the glue on and when I pulled the gun back quickly, so I could attach the wire before it cooled, out of the corner of my eye, I see this tiny drop of hot glue fall.. it was like a slow motion horror movie. OF COURSE, shes a very small snake, but some how it managed to hit her- about 3 inches from end of tail. She wiggled immeadiately, and a bit of her "eco- substrate" stuck to it.
That was a small blessing, because it seem to cool it instantly.

I was/ AM just SICK. I know you are all going to yell at me-and I deserve it. It was just a completely Freak accident, but it makes my stomach turn to think about. Sorry to write out all the details for you. But I wanted to make sure you all understand what an accident it was. and how AWFUL im feeling about it.

Now the obvious question.. Any suggestions?? She was acting totally fine afterwards. Crawling all over the place- her usual routine when I have the tank open- trying to seek a way out. :) I spritzed some water on her tail end.. hoping that might clean some of the "dust" off, so I could get a better look.
I certainly didn't want to pick at it and pull on her skin at all.
Do you think it will come off in the next Shedding?? What about infection??
UGH --Im just Sick, sick SICK!

I was SOOO happy yesterday, I have tweaked & tweaked her home to make it just perfect and yesterday I felt we were finally there. Perfect humidity and temps. Ugh.. then this accident happened.

PLEASE dont yell at me to much and consider helping me just for the sake of our snake. Its bad enough what im feeling every time I look at her or my daughter (who the snake belongs too) :(

Thank you

A picture of your snake would help, accidents do happen and it sounds like you really lucked out. If nothing looks/seems wrong I would just keep an eye on it.

What type of gun where you using? A low heat or high heat. If it was a low heat gun then I doubt that any damage was done.

Accidents happen learn from it and move on, taking care of your animal.

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Originally Posted by The Serpent Merchant

A picture of your snake would help, accidents do happen and it sounds like you really lucked out. If nothing looks/seems wrong I would just keep an eye on it.

What type of gun where you using? A low heat or high heat. If it was a low heat gun then I doubt that any damage was done.

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Thanks Aaron, I could honestly just cry about it, every time I mention it.
I'll get a pic of it a little later. We are just letting her rest and keep her normal routine at this point- dont want to stress her any more.
Sadly, i would guess (dont know for sure) that it was a high heat. my lower heat "crafting one" didn't seem to hold the wires. so I used a larger gun that we had last night. :(
I'll post a pic in a little bit.

It's ok. We ALL make mistakes - don't let anyone tell you they are perfect!!

By now, that glue is going to be cool and dry. So if any damage was done, it's been done and no more damage should occur from this point forward. It's our job now to help make sure that doesn't happen.

First, I wouldn't worry too much about infection. Glue is routinely used to seal cuts on both humans and animals. It should create a seal on the skin and actually help keep dirt out and the skin should heal underneath just fine.

Don't pick at it - you could tear the skin more if you try to peal it off. If it's loose, you could try a touch of mineral oil to soften it and see if it'll slowly lift off. Again, just be sure not to pick and peal at it. If the skin looks raw underneath, leave it alone and just keep it clean and let it come off on it's own. Think of it as an elaborate scab that you don't want to remove too early.

If left alone, it should come off with her next shed. If it doesn't, let us know and we'll go from there, but I don't think you'll have anything to worry about. Don't beat yourself up! The important thing is to learn from our mistakes and I'd say you've certainly done that - and so has your daughter. I'll bet she'll never do that again either!! Keep us posted on how it looks and try to get a couple pictures posted so we can see just what's going on.

;) :hug:

Did the glue stick to medusa? Often it drops but does not stick and is not actually that hot. Some times it does however. How is it looking now is there still glue there? if it is a small drop I am not sure if it would be best to leave it or remove it I am leaning to leave it. If it is a smeared drop I'd absolutely leave it. It should come free with the next shed. I'd suggest photographing it partially to post it but partially to track the changes around it if you photograph it every few days that might help see if there is improvement or not. I might also use some Flamizine creme (silver sulfadiazine) it was made to treat burns.

I'll not growl at you unless you do the same thing a second time... I am guessing lesion learned?

Thanks so much for the kind words & understanding. I really appreciate it. Im so thankful I found this group to help me make the perfect home for Medusa, and hated to think of you all getting upset with me. :oops:

She was awake when we checked her, so my daughter took her out for some pics for you guys.

thanks again for your help & understanding.

ps. oops, looks like I can't just attach pics inside a post? need to upload them first to url? I'll figure it out and get them posted :)

And YES Kitedemon- LESSON very much learned. Also when examing, it looks like smeared drop. I think everyone is right to leave it alone for now- but i'll post pics as soon as i figure it out :)

Upload the images to photobucket, then copy the "IMG" code and paste it into a post here on BP.net

Ok.. got them uploaded to my photobucket- I'll try again. :)

Again.. thank you!

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THanks for your Help!!!

I'd just leave it and let her shed it off. Didn't look like any damage was done.

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