Vote for BP.Net for the 2013 Forum of the Year! Click here for more info.

» Site Navigation

» Home
 > FAQ

» Online Users: 719

1 members and 718 guests
Most users ever online was 47,180, 07-16-2025 at 05:30 PM.

» Today's Birthdays

None

» Stats

Members: 75,905
Threads: 249,103
Posts: 2,572,093
Top Poster: JLC (31,651)
Welcome to our newest member, Pattyhud
Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 12
  1. #1
    Registered User lesserlover's Avatar
    Join Date
    12-19-2009
    Location
    SF Bay Area
    Posts
    188
    Thanks
    10
    Thanked 22 Times in 22 Posts
    Images: 5

    Friend's Ball Has a Burn

    I was told that a ball python that suffers from a burn is more than likely going to die. Is this true? I read through all of the threads concerning this matter and understand that the best thing you can do is get the ball to the vet asap, change substrate to paper towel or newspaper, leave the ball alone and apply antibiotic ointment without pain reliever in it.

    However; he told me that he was told by a herper that the ball will die despite his efforts. Who has some success stories and pictures of the ball after it healed.
    Premises:
    Dangerous animals shall be banned.
    Ball Pythons are not dangerous.
    Conclusion:
    Therefore, Ball Pythons shall not be banned.

  2. #2
    Registered User maria1232's Avatar
    Join Date
    03-09-2010
    Location
    jacksonville, florida
    Posts
    103
    Thanks
    7
    Thanked 15 Times in 13 Posts

    Re: Friend's Ball Has a Burn

    it depends on the severity of the burn, like u said, the vet it EXTREMELY important cause he might need antibiotics or he can get an infection, which would most likely kill him.... if the burn in more than i would say 60% of his body take him in, and if there is nothing the vet can do have him humanely uthanized, instead of slowly watching him die in a painful way.... try to get pictures up to see the damage, and i wish you all the best, and yes about what you said with the paper towels antibiotic etc..

  3. #3
    BPnet Veteran j_h_smith's Avatar
    Join Date
    12-02-2009
    Location
    Maryland
    Posts
    3,007
    Thanks
    234
    Thanked 567 Times in 449 Posts
    Images: 3

    Re: Friend's Ball Has a Burn

    You can't make a blanket statment like this. Too many variables. Get the snake to the vet and see what happens.

    Jim Smith

  4. #4
    BPnet Lifer Kaorte's Avatar
    Join Date
    09-24-2008
    Location
    Chicago
    Posts
    8,773
    Thanks
    2,211
    Thanked 2,580 Times in 1,923 Posts
    Images: 13

    Re: Friend's Ball Has a Burn

    I have seen more snakes on this forum SURVIVE burns then I have seen snakes die from burns.

    If you catch it early and fix the poor husbandry that caused the burn, the snake should not just die. If you just let it go then it probably will.
    ~Steffe

  5. #5
    Telling it like it is! Stewart_Reptiles's Avatar
    Join Date
    09-28-2006
    Posts
    24,845
    Thanks
    6,116
    Thanked 20,811 Times in 9,584 Posts
    Blog Entries
    1
    Images: 6

    Re: Friend's Ball Has a Burn

    There is a lot of factors that come into play however no one knows for sure what will happen.

    The best is to take the animal to a vet ASAP and take it from there.
    Deborah Stewart


  6. #6
    Registered User lesserlover's Avatar
    Join Date
    12-19-2009
    Location
    SF Bay Area
    Posts
    188
    Thanks
    10
    Thanked 22 Times in 22 Posts
    Images: 5

    Re: Friend's Ball Has a Burn

    He is complaining about money. I just purchased the ball from him and brought it to the vet. The vet did not do much though. The vet gave me antibiotic cream and told me to use paper towel and to change it daily. He also stated that I should keep the tub very dry for the ball and to reduce the amount of traffic as much as possible. What do you guys think?
    Premises:
    Dangerous animals shall be banned.
    Ball Pythons are not dangerous.
    Conclusion:
    Therefore, Ball Pythons shall not be banned.

  7. #7
    Do I get Paid for this??? LadyOhh's Avatar
    Join Date
    07-25-2006
    Location
    Southern California
    Posts
    7,578
    Thanks
    1,364
    Thanked 2,115 Times in 1,073 Posts
    Blog Entries
    1
    Images: 7

    Re: Friend's Ball Has a Burn

    Sounds like a good plan...

    Keep the burn VERY clean.
    Heather Wong
    I AM the Wonginator
    Heather's Herps Website
    READ MY BLOG!!!
    Balls for Life, Baby!!!

  8. #8
    Registered User lesserlover's Avatar
    Join Date
    12-19-2009
    Location
    SF Bay Area
    Posts
    188
    Thanks
    10
    Thanked 22 Times in 22 Posts
    Images: 5

    Re: Friend's Ball Has a Burn

    I forgot to ask him if I should rinse her or just apply the antibiotic.
    Premises:
    Dangerous animals shall be banned.
    Ball Pythons are not dangerous.
    Conclusion:
    Therefore, Ball Pythons shall not be banned.

  9. #9
    Do I get Paid for this??? LadyOhh's Avatar
    Join Date
    07-25-2006
    Location
    Southern California
    Posts
    7,578
    Thanks
    1,364
    Thanked 2,115 Times in 1,073 Posts
    Blog Entries
    1
    Images: 7

    Re: Friend's Ball Has a Burn

    Quote Originally Posted by lesserlover View Post
    I forgot to ask him if I should rinse her or just apply the antibiotic.
    I would err on the side of caution. Wash the burn every other day with a cleanser (Chlorhexidine or Novalsan) and clean the tank and place antibiotic every day.
    Heather Wong
    I AM the Wonginator
    Heather's Herps Website
    READ MY BLOG!!!
    Balls for Life, Baby!!!

  10. The Following User Says Thank You to LadyOhh For This Useful Post:

    broadude (03-15-2010)

  11. #10
    Registered User lesserlover's Avatar
    Join Date
    12-19-2009
    Location
    SF Bay Area
    Posts
    188
    Thanks
    10
    Thanked 22 Times in 22 Posts
    Images: 5

    Re: Friend's Ball Has a Burn

    Thanks for all the help.
    Premises:
    Dangerous animals shall be banned.
    Ball Pythons are not dangerous.
    Conclusion:
    Therefore, Ball Pythons shall not be banned.

Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v4.2.1