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Re: Snake's eyes are dented/scratched, DESPERATE for help.
 Originally Posted by j_h_smith
Dented eyeballs usually mean a dehyrated snake. Looks like retained eyecaps to me. Grab a pillowcase and a washcloth. Dampen the washcloth, put the snake and washcloth into the pillowcase. Tie the pillowcase into a knot. Place the pillowcase into your enclosure. Leave it overnight. Open the pillowcase in the morning, hopefully everything will be shed and your snake will be a happy camper.
If not, let everything alone and wait for the next shed. Add humidity when the snake goes into shed and keep it up until the snake completes it's shed.
At that point everything should be fine.
Don't pick at the eyes, don't use tape, just leave it alone. More people have caused damage trying to help a snake with retained eyecaps.
Good Luck!
Jim Smith
I will definitely have to try this tonight. My only question is this, it has been a week since i have fed monty, and i bought him a mouse tonight, would it be okay to feed him and then put him in the pillowcase? Also he is going to the Vet clinic in the morning just to be safe. I'm just worried he might regurgitate his meal when i bring him to the vet in the morning..
Either way, i will try your suggestion, and reply in the morning to let you know how it went!!!
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