Quote Originally Posted by sweety314
No worries; it's all good, Ben. I'm sure since this is online, that's how my explanation was understood.

I wasn't trying to detract at all from the seriousness and the root cause probably being husbandry related--not at all! But the extent of the wound and exposure of live tissue would indicate that making the snake comfortable (as much as possible) and minimizing the chance of (increased?) infection is the primary concern, until Crispy can get the snake to a vet.

Yes, injury like this would indicate that some form of husbandry modification should be practiced, and I'm sure Crispy will delve into it and change things, but for right now, getting the snake to a vet, and keeping the wound clean and dry is more important.
It's been a long day studying for "Great Diseases of the World" and "Gross Anatomy" finals and right about now I'm in the detective "why" mode rather than "first course of action from here on" which is what this problem REALLY needs right now. lol.