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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
Last edited by Smokeyjay; 08-07-2022 at 02:43 PM.
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Re: Ball python scratch on head
- Take a picture
- Upload it to imgur
- Drag and drop it into your post
Or https://ball-pythons.net/forums/show...-Post-Pictures
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Re: Ball python scratch on head
- Order some Vetericyn
- Use a Q-tip to clean the wound with diluted betadine (1:10) daily until your Vetericyn arrives
- Treat with Vetericyn according to the directions
- If, at any time, his condition worsens, take him to a vet.
Last edited by Homebody; 08-07-2022 at 03:29 PM.
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Re: Ball python scratch on head
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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Re: Ball python scratch on head
 Originally Posted by Smokeyjay
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
As long as it's just plain betadine (no pain-killing additives or such), it should be fine.
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Re: Ball python scratch on head
ok cool going to rite aid right now just to be sure 10 oz water and 1 oz betadine??
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Re: Ball python scratch on head
Originally Posted by Smokeyjay
ok cool going to rite aid right now just to be sure 10 oz water and 1 oz betadine??
Yes
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Re: Ball python scratch on head
Originally Posted by Smokeyjay
ok cool going to rite aid right now just to be sure 10 oz water and 1 oz betadine??
Betadine is more expensive (brand name), you can also buy generic "povidone-iodine".  Same thing.
Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength.
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Re: Ball python scratch on head
Originally Posted by Smokeyjay
ok cool going to rite aid right now just to be sure 10 oz water and 1 oz betadine??
Basically you want it to look like weak tea. Just don't drink it...
Last edited by Bogertophis; 08-07-2022 at 06:29 PM.
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