Quote Originally Posted by Mephibosheth1 View Post
If you make sure you're holding the rats tail at the base (1/3 down and closer) you shouldn't end up with any more degloveing injuries. I raise mice and have studies lab animal medicine, an that's the recommendation that's always made to prevent that from happening again.
It's an experience I hope I never have to deal with again. I felt horrible for the rat, bad for my snake, and overall just.. Mean, I guess. I think the reason I was holding it where I was is because it kept climbing up and biting/scratching me. (I can't blame it considering...)