WTH is this?

[PyramidPythons]

Good grief people! I thought that BP.net was a community of people, both pros and newbs, that were happy to come together and help each other when someone was in need. Or perhaps the logo ("The friendliest online community for ALL your herping needs!") needs to be changed to... friendliest as long as you're a pro? This person came to all of us for help and suggestions. She specified that she has taken her Corn to the vet and that he/she wasn't sure what was wrong.....and you basically attack her for hoping that even just one of you might have a better idea and some suggestions to help her treat it?!? Seriously, get over yourselves. If you can't give some good suggestions and seriously can't say anything positive or nice....news flash....don't say anything at all. Get off your high horses, just because you are more knowledgeable does not make you a better person worthy of putting someone who needs help down.

Shelliebear, from looking at the pictures, it does look similar to a burn to me, but I am not a vet and can not say that for sure. However, I think if you did get some neosporin (the kind without pain relief) and put it on the spots, it would help. It certainly won't harm your Corn. Also, I'd move from newspaper to white paper towels for a bit. This makes it easier to see any leaking fluid that may be coming from the area, etc., and will help keep the inks (which can be harmful itself to the wounds) off of the area.

While your vet may be a reptile vet, it almost sounds like he/she isn't a very skilled one. You might want to do some fishing around for a better herp vet, one that is more knowledgeable on ailments concerning snakes. I really and truthfully hope that your Corn gets well soon and that the problem heals quickly. Best of luck!