Scale rot and possible other problems.

[ShelbyCraig]

Will wiping his tub down with Clorox wipes be equivalent to using bleach to clean it out with?

[Homegrownscales]

No you should fill up his tank with hot hot water and bleach 1:10 (10 parts being water) and let it sit for 10 min Then dump and rinse well well well. That's why In these cases folks have 2 enclosures so the snake doesn't have to wait around while it's being disinfected. You should think about using a temporary tub set up. Just have 2 of those and going back and forth between those and after this is all done go back to the tank. Thats would be 1000% easier than trying to that with tanks.


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[ShelbyCraig]

I don't use tanks, He's in a 12 qt tub right now.

[Homegrownscales]

Oh good sorry if I missed that earlier. Yep. Just grab another and switch them out and disinfect at least every other day. Me personally I'd do it daily. You need hospital clean.


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[ShelbyCraig]

Just got back from the vet, she said it looks like a burn to her...although i dont get how it can be if i have a themostat...ill post a really good picture when i get to my house and give more details...

[The Serpent Merchant]

Did you take your snake to a vet who has reptile experiance? Most vets have very little knowledge when it comes to reptiles. Unfortunately it can take some searching and trial and error to find a good one.

Regardless get some good pictures up and maybe someone on here can confirm (or not) the vets diagnosis.

[Homegrownscales]

I agree. Get a second opinion. The video you posted looks nothing like a burn. Especially since It was one spot and them turned into 5 or 6. That's total scale rot behavior. Burns are usually one area along the belly, and they can look like a blister almost for us. Or crispy nastiness. Have you seen any changes with the betadyne treatment?


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[captainjack0000]

betadyne

Can someone explain more about what this is?

Was it typo for betadine?

According to wikipedia is a brand name for a range povidone-iodine (PVPI) topical antiseptics?

Could you just use straight up iodine?

I'm just currious. Knowledge is power!

[The Serpent Merchant]

Can someone explain more about what this is?

Was it typo for betadine?

According to wikipedia is a brand name for a range povidone-iodine (PVPI) topical antiseptics?

Could you just use straight up iodine?

I'm just currious. Knowledge is power!

Yes that was just a typo. As far as straight up iodine goes I don't know but when it comes to things that come in direct contact with my snakes I tend to stick with well tested methods. Maybe someone else knows the actual answer you your question.

[ShelbyCraig]

I know she sees reptiles but as of her knowing alot about them i can't confirm or deny that. I honestly don't believe that it is a burn but im hoping after he sheds, which should be in 3 or 4 days that he clears up alot. As for the beta treatment I can't really tell if it's doing anything. I'm hoping after i post pictures someone can confirm or deny it because the nearest reptile vet other than her is over a hundred miles away.