For reference if you haven't been following this story:
http://www.ball-pythons.net/forums/s...ad.php?t=63167
and
http://www.ball-pythons.net/forums/s...ad.php?t=63200

Yesterday, I did set up a tub for him after I saw him poking his head out from under the deck again. I put him in it and gave him some antibiotics (Zithromax) - once on Monday and once on Tuesday. But it turns out the liquid was mixed 12/31/07 and probably not effective.

I spoke to a wildlife rehabber today. She recommends draining the infection and rinsing it out with sterile water. I'm going to contact an exotics vet tomorrow for advice, etc. Any thoughts from you guys on this???

It was a hard choice to bring him in, but I couldn't just leave him outside with that infection. I would always second guess myself. And I may still second guess my decision to bring him in, but at least I am trying to help him. As a child, I was the girl that was always bringing injuried / sick animals in the house - the pre-flight orphaned pidgeon, the limping squirrel, etc. One winter, I even had a 10 gal glass tank in which I kept each mouse my cat caught - then let them go outside in the spring. I also brought home all the stray dogs and fed them against my mother's wishes. It's just part of who I am.

Still, I do think of the stress I could be causing him. He is not visibly stressed at least. Yesterday, he just sat on my lap calmly while inside in a warm room - no need to restrain him at all. And he hasn't always been in his hide. But I have decided to keep handling to a minimum - treatment and husbandry... which is hard to do b/c he has a totally COOL personality.

I still welcome advice, resources, etc. from all of you! Thanks so much!