A rat bit my ball python

[spokism]

i just fed my bp a rat, and he didnt get it perfectly on its head, and the rat bit him under his mouth. Its red, and there is a tiny bit of blood. How do i handle this?????

[LadyOhh]

Clean it up, watch it, and make sure it doesn't get infected.

Or, if you are worried, take it to the vet.

[spokism]

how would i go about cleaning it? like, what do i use. its a tiny bite.

[LadyOhh]

Water is a good start. You can also use Betadine to disinfect.

[spokism]

sorry if i sound like a novice, but that is because i AM a novice. I was just wondering because it hasn't happened before, and i thought that this would be a good place to ask.

[LadyOhh]

Not a problem

Not trying to make you feel like a Newb.

Just answering your Q's

[spokism]

thank you

[blackcrystal22]

As Lady Ohh said, just use some batadine on it. There are other things too that I'm sure people will pop in about, but remember NOTHING with pain reliever in it!

Snakes are very good about this kind of thing, and most likely, it'll disappear in a few days.
At least in my experience.

[kjhowland]

just curious, but why wouldn't you want pain reliever in it.

[blackcrystal22]

just curious, but why wouldn't you want pain reliever in it.

Honestly, I myself am unsure.
But have been told it's a big no-no by many people on this site. I wold assume it has something to do with the chemicals.
Hopefully someone will chime in with an explanation?