EMERGENCY | My Ball Python's Scales Just Split

[bcr229]

Get some kitchen sponges from the grocery store. At my local one a four pack is around $2.

Dampen a couple - you don't want them so sopping wet that water is dripping off of them - and put them in a small plastic dish in the enclosure. The dish is to keep the paper substrate from sucking all of the water out of the sponges quickly. As the sponges dry they will help increase the humidity for several hours.

[Nixon]

Dave was weighed at the doctor's and he's about 490 so he's gained around 40 grams since we first brought him there. The doctor says he defiantly feels stronger and his scales are less loose than they were before. We asked more about the dryness and he said to not dampen around that area and that it would heal on it's own. I'm unsure who to follow because we have more ointment they gave us to put on so they'll continue drying out. Everyone is saying different things.

[bcr229]

You don't want the wound areas to be damp/wet to help keep them from getting infected, but you do want his environment to be humid enough so he doesn't dehydrate and cause the skin to crack further.

[Asherah]

All still going well?

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[Nixon]

Sorry I have not answered in a while. A lot has been going on.

Yes, all is going well. Actually, he seems thicker. He is also 591 grams now. He has gained almost 200 grams since I have first got him. He's still eating well and acts no different than before. His scabs are turning darker and he'll be shedding very, very soon. His eyes are blue and his scales are graying out. That's going to be tough.

[Asherah]

Crossing my fingers for the shed!

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[cron14]

Nixon you are awesome! Keep fighting

[PhoenixGate]

Hopefully he'll have some nice, pretty new skin after the shed. Good luck!

[Surimi]

Just went through this entire post! What a roller coaster ride! Go Nixon Go Dave!! You guys can do this!!! We're all rooting for you!

[TurkeyPython]

Pics after he sheds?