scales missing

[therunaway]

Ok well there was the back of one of my thermometers was stuck on my bps head and I gently and slowly pulled it off, we noticed scales missing on his head and thet were on the sticky part of the thermometer what should I do?

[mattchibi]

Are you using one of those circular analog/dial thermometers that you attach to the side of the tank? If so, get rid of it because they dont tell temps very well anyways, get something with a probe.

Also, depending on the severity of the missing scales, a vet visit might not be a bad idea (pics if ur worried). If its mild, then dont worry too much. If its only a few scales, probably not the biggest deal. If it looks red or raw, its a good idea to switch to paper towel or newspaper. Wooden substrate helps infections start. Not sure what the normal at-home treatment is, but probably nothing more than some neosporin without pain reliever(antibiotics). I think it will be similar to treating a scratch or bite from a rodent, just keep it dry and clean until the next shed and it should clear up after he sheds.

[therunaway]

ok thanks, it doesnt look red and raw, and where can i get CHEAP thermometers with a probe...

[jjmitchell]

for along time i used a digital meat thermometer with a long cord probe I got @ walmart for like 10 bucks... It worked well in my bearded dragon cage.....
I would put neosporin on the spot with the missing scales

[MrLang]

http://www.amazon.com/Chaney-Instrum...4047884&sr=1-4

[abrunsen]

http://www.amazon.com/Chaney-Instrum...4047884&sr=1-4

^^^this, or they have them at Walmart for pretty much the same price. Just find one that has a probe and does temp and humidity.

[therunaway]

awesome thanks guys