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Blood around spurs after shed - Treat it or leave it be?
After my little female normal finished shedding today, I noticed that there was a bit of blood by her spurs and vent. It looked as if the shed had pulled on her spurs, causing it to bleed around the edges. (Thanks to this site) I've heard this to be completely normal but I was wondering if there was anything I could tread the area with to prevent infection or if it's just best to leave her be.
Thanks in advance, you guys are the best at not letting my anxiety get the best of me. 
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I would just leave it, it's probably already mostly healed. If you feel inclined to do something you could use a diluted betadine solution. Don't use Neosporin or any other oil based creams.
Last edited by The Serpent Merchant; 01-19-2013 at 01:53 AM.
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Its normal. Just be sure to bump the humidity up a bit when they go into shed and you shouldn't have any more problems.
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Re: Blood around spurs after shed - Treat it or leave it be?
The same thing happened to my girl after she shed the first time too; I was like ohh noooo till I looked around this forum and realized that it is pretty common. I guess some ball pythons are a little rough around their vent areas during shed, which can sometimes cause them to bleed a bit. Just leave her vent alone and it'll heal up all good on it's own. 
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Re: Blood around spurs after shed - Treat it or leave it be?
I've never heard of this happening, but now I know what to expect if it ever does. Love me some BP.net
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I would just leave it, she should be just fine.
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Re: Blood around spurs after shed - Treat it or leave it be?
Thanks guys! You guys are always such a big help.
 Originally Posted by j. cooper
Its normal. Just be sure to bump the humidity up a bit when they go into shed and you shouldn't have any more problems.
I had it at 70%-80% like I normally do during her shed. I mean, it was one piece so I didn't do anything differently there. I honestly think it's just because of they way she sheds. She stays in her hide and goes around in circles up against the edge of it until it comes off. She probably just snagged herself at the right place and time.
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Re: Blood around spurs after shed - Treat it or leave it be?
It will be fine. I would just leave it be.
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