Absolutely agree that seeing a knowledgeable vet is optimal in any illness or injury. Unfortunately, there are not always vets available with knowledge or worse those who have outdated information or even worse those that do not really care (it happens, even vets have prejudices...). You have to weigh all the factors and go from there. This snake appears to be very badly injured, for whatever reason. One can find excellent information from others and from the internet, sometimes better than some vets. Right or wrong, sometimes taking your animal to the vet is an impossibility, the closest Herp vet in my area is about 4 hours drive one way, and not everyone can afford an extended vet stay, Sucks, but it is a fact of life. So, weigh all the options, and go from there. Learn from your mistakes, do the best you can. My boss is a dog and cat vet, but he does treat exotics and attends many updated trainings for them. He may only see 10 reptiles in a year, but is dedicated to doing the best he can when he does. Good luck no matter what avenue you choose

Quote Originally Posted by Homegrownscales View Post
I honestly would not use bayril without a vet or a person that knows ball python dosing well. With all abos there is a chance of doing more harm by over dosing. Kidney failure is one of the largest problems with abos. A dog or cat vet would be irresponsible to sell an unknowledged person an abo and send them on their way. They most likely won't do it. IMO its highly irresponsible to try and treat this burn at home. He needs a vet if he hasn't already seen one.


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