Ball python scratch on head

So a few days ago it was feeding time and I did what I always do and put in the live rat for my BP (never any issues) always closely monitored it did the usual, protected my BP if the rat did anything and I take out the rat to try again if it doesn’t eat it in 30 mins or so but it’s not really important what is is the fact that one of the rats fell caddy-Wompus and it did an awkward free fall instead of me placing it in and it scratched my boy on the head on the way down I can’t figure out how to post pics but it’s looking a lot like a scab like the kind we we get so I was wondering if I kept a very close eye on it would he heal it himself or am I a horrible person and should just take him to a vet asap

1. Take a picture
2. Upload it to imgur
3. Drag and drop it into your post

Or https://ball-pythons.net/forums/show...-Post-Pictures

Thank you sir i was actually looking into figuring it out when i saw your reply https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/G0LBgSJ.jpghttps://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...ur.com/G0LBgSJhttps://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...ur.com/G0LBgSJ

1. Order some Vetericyn
2. Use a Q-tip to clean the wound with diluted betadine (1:10) daily until your Vetericyn arrives
3. Treat with Vetericyn according to the directions
4. If, at any time, his condition worsens, take him to a vet.

awesome im ordering the vetricin right now and for the diluted betadine would just any that i can find work or does it have to be a specific one

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awesome im ordering the vetricin right now and for the diluted betadine would just any that i can find work or does it have to be a specific one

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As long as it's just plain betadine (no pain-killing additives or such), it should be fine.

ok cool going to rite aid right now just to be sure 10 oz water and 1 oz betadine??

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Originally Posted by Smokeyjay

ok cool going to rite aid right now just to be sure 10 oz water and 1 oz betadine??

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Yes

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Originally Posted by Smokeyjay

ok cool going to rite aid right now just to be sure 10 oz water and 1 oz betadine??

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Betadine is more expensive (brand name), you can also buy generic "povidone-iodine". ;) Same thing.

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ok cool going to rite aid right now just to be sure 10 oz water and 1 oz betadine??

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Basically you want it to look like weak tea. ;) Just don't drink it...

ok awesome thank you for that tip it was a little nerve racking so i just wanted to make sure i was doing it right and thanks to amazon prime i got the vetericyn from the link but since the wound is so close to the snoot/face/eyes would it be safe to spray it like from a distance i know the bottle says safe for use around eyes mouth ears and nose but i dont know i guess id just like to double check but right now i just did the same thing and just grabbed a cotton swab and put some on it

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Originally Posted by Smokeyjay

ok awesome thank you for that tip it was a little nerve racking so i just wanted to make sure i was doing it right and thanks to amazon prime i got the vetericyn from the link but since the wound is so close to the snoot/face/eyes would it be safe to spray it like from a distance i know the bottle says safe for use around eyes mouth ears and nose but i dont know i guess id just like to double check but right now i just did the same thing and just grabbed a cotton swab and put some on it

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I wouldn't spray directly on the snake's head/face either- I'd spray on a cotton ball & dab it on, just as you did. :gj:

Ok awesome good to know thank you for all the help I’ll keep this page posted on the recovery process, and I’ll continue doing the treatment daily as well!