scale rot :-( HELP ASAP, vet havent helped

[The Serpent Merchant]

(no sarcastic undertone, just a general question)
i personally recommend neosporin for most small injuries. this case is more severe than any i have had to deal with. neosporin has worked wonders for a couple of my snakes and many that were rescued here locally.
is there a specific reason that you dont recommend neosporin ?
im asking for general knowledge. not being sarcastic in any tone. just wondering WHY you dont support its use.
adam jeffery

Any oil based cream will turn the scales to mush. it is fine to use extremely sparingly with a single application, but if you are going to have to reapply it should not be used.

Water based products such as Betadine (watered down iodine) are much safer to use and are the preferred method of disinfecting wounds.