He's doing very well, and it is in fact just scales that were ripped off, good eye! He's already scabbed over and his first shed since this is probably going to happen tonight. My vet basically told me to only do hydrotherapy 4 times daily for a week. And I followed it religiously and she told me a&d ointment rather than neosporin. I'm trying to find an app that will allow me to post pictures... As much damage as he took he doesn't seem too stressed, and has eaten. Thanks for all the advice guys!