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

» Site Navigation

» Home
 > FAQ

» Online Users: 664

0 members and 664 guests
No Members online
Most users ever online was 47,180, 07-16-2025 at 05:30 PM.

» Today's Birthdays

None

» Stats

Members: 75,905
Threads: 249,105
Posts: 2,572,111
Top Poster: JLC (31,651)
Welcome to our newest member, Pattyhud
Results 1 to 8 of 8
  1. #1
    Registered User dizzydynamo's Avatar
    Join Date
    06-29-2011
    Location
    Milpitas, CA
    Posts
    107
    Thanks
    62
    Thanked 26 Times in 19 Posts

    Do you think she needs to go to the vet? Small wound

    My female has a small wound on her nose from escaping her tub. It was about 2 weeks ago and I noticed it the day after. I just left her alone since it was only 1-2 scales that were hanging off and it was minor. I just waited until she would shed since I assumed it would come off with the shed. Today, it looks really dry and scabbing and she whistles when she exhales. There's no visible hole or anything. She doesn't have an RI, the whistle noise is just from this wound. I looked inside her mouth and it was normal. I covered the wound with my finger to test it and there was no noise coming out when I did this. Do you think she needs a trip to the vet? I can take her but I figured I'll ask first since the only good herp vet is about 45 min-1 hour away. Here are some pics. Thanks.







    1.1 Normal BP (8-Ball, Dazzle)
    1.0 Pastel 100% Het Hypo 50% PH Albino BP (Jag)
    0.1 Pastel 100% Het Hypo BP (Serenity)
    0.0.1 RES (Spinner)
    0.4 Dogs (Le, Karma, Tootsie, Jayda)
    2.0 Cats (Skeatz, Handsome)
    1.0 Dutch Rabbit (Spades)
    0.1 Abyssinian Guinea Pig (Moo Moo) RIP
    2.0 Bettas

  2. #2
    BPnet Veteran KingPythons's Avatar
    Join Date
    06-06-2010
    Location
    Aurora, Colorado
    Posts
    974
    Thanks
    422
    Thanked 265 Times in 198 Posts
    Images: 6

    Re: Do you think she needs to go to the vet? Small wound

    It looks to be minor. Wish her a speedy recovery.
    0.1 Leopard Pied
    0.1 VPI Axanthic Het Pied
    1.0 VPI Axanthic Pied

  3. The Following User Says Thank You to KingPythons For This Useful Post:

    dizzydynamo (05-30-2012)

  4. #3
    BPnet Veteran The Serpent Merchant's Avatar
    Join Date
    10-15-2011
    Location
    Orlando, Florida
    Posts
    8,193
    Thanks
    1,504
    Thanked 3,300 Times in 2,344 Posts
    I don't think a vet is necessary, I would keep the cage as clean as possible, make sure the temps are spot on, and keep the humidity at least 60%

    Aside from that keep an eye on the injury (I doubt that infection will be an issue, but keep an eye out anyway)

    If you suspect infection you should get some Betadine. At no point should you apply neosporin or any other oil based cream as they do more harm than good in the long run.
    ~Aaron

    0.1 Pastel 100% Het Clown Ball Python (Hestia)
    1.0 Coastal/Jungle Carpet Python (Shagrath)
    0.1 Dumeril's Boa (Nergal)

    0.1 Bearded Dragon (Gaius)

    1.0 Siberian Husky (Picard)
    0.1 German Shepherd/Lab Mix (Jadzia)

  5. The Following User Says Thank You to The Serpent Merchant For This Useful Post:

    dizzydynamo (05-30-2012)

  6. #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
    Looks like it is already healing up. I don't think a vet would tell you anything other than keep an eye on it and keep it clean. Doesn't look infected or anything.

    I had my big normal get bit right on the head by a rat, it bled a little and she had a mark about that size for a few sheds, but now you can't even tell!
    ~Steffe

  7. The Following User Says Thank You to Kaorte For This Useful Post:

    dizzydynamo (05-30-2012)

  8. #5
    Registered User dizzydynamo's Avatar
    Join Date
    06-29-2011
    Location
    Milpitas, CA
    Posts
    107
    Thanks
    62
    Thanked 26 Times in 19 Posts

    Re: Do you think she needs to go to the vet? Small wound

    Thanks everyone! I will keep an eye on her and raise the humidity. The wound itself didn't worry me, it was mostly the whistling noise that I wasn't sure about. I haven't applied anything on her but I have some betadine on hand if needed.

    1.1 Normal BP (8-Ball, Dazzle)
    1.0 Pastel 100% Het Hypo 50% PH Albino BP (Jag)
    0.1 Pastel 100% Het Hypo BP (Serenity)
    0.0.1 RES (Spinner)
    0.4 Dogs (Le, Karma, Tootsie, Jayda)
    2.0 Cats (Skeatz, Handsome)
    1.0 Dutch Rabbit (Spades)
    0.1 Abyssinian Guinea Pig (Moo Moo) RIP
    2.0 Bettas

  9. #6
    BPnet Royalty Mike41793's Avatar
    Join Date
    12-15-2011
    Posts
    16,925
    Thanks
    6,667
    Thanked 7,981 Times in 5,584 Posts
    I dont think a vet visit is necesary. Looks to be minor and should clear up in 2-3 sheds or so. As Aaron said i would keep the cage very clean, maybe put her on paper towels if youre really concerned.

  10. The Following User Says Thank You to Mike41793 For This Useful Post:

    dizzydynamo (05-30-2012)

  11. #7
    BPnet Veteran AK907's Avatar
    Join Date
    05-19-2011
    Location
    Ohio
    Posts
    1,498
    Thanks
    433
    Thanked 572 Times in 370 Posts
    Yup, what everyone else says. It looks minor, isn't infected and is healing itself. Keep clean and you should be all set.

  12. The Following User Says Thank You to AK907 For This Useful Post:

    dizzydynamo (05-30-2012)

  13. #8
    BPnet Senior Member MidSouthMorphs's Avatar
    Join Date
    02-21-2011
    Location
    Marion, AR
    Posts
    1,975
    Thanks
    817
    Thanked 1,267 Times in 833 Posts
    Images: 5
    Great advice given, can't go wrong.

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