Rat bite

[lX V1P3R Xl]

My BP got bit tonight in the neck by a rat while she was constricting it. There is swelling in the bite area and the area is also slightly pinkish. She still ate the rat. Is there anything I should do or should I not really worry about it too much?

[martin82531]

I have treated a bite from a rat in the past with betadine, you can pick it up from a local pharmacy. I just used a drop or two and mixed it with a few teaspoons of water and applied with a q tip.

[Capray]

^^ this and keep the enclosure clean. They have evolved to live through rodent bites but just as an extra precaution. Hope she heals fast!

[Neal]

The main thing is to make sure your enclosure is clean and that the wound stays clean. Monitor it closely.

I've personally never had to treat a bite, but betadine diluted does not sound like a bad idea. Though I'd probably consult a vet to be on the safe side.

[satomi325]

Just betadine is fine. The wound will disappear in a few sheds and you won't even notice there was even a bite.

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[lX V1P3R Xl]

Ok thanks for the advice. I just bought a bottle of betadine today and it unfortunately ran $21...oh well, as long as she is ok!

[I-KandyReptiles]

Ok thanks for the advice. I just bought a bottle of betadine today and it unfortunately ran $21...oh well, as long as she is ok!

Ouch. I got a little bottle from the vet for $2.

[martin82531]

Ok thanks for the advice. I just bought a bottle of betadine today and it unfortunately ran $21...oh well, as long as she is ok!

I think that is what I spent on mine.

[lX V1P3R Xl]

I have treated a bite from a rat in the past with betadine, you can pick it up from a local pharmacy. I just used a drop or two and mixed it with a few teaspoons of water and applied with a q tip.

Did you dry it off after you dabbed it on? I actually didn't. I wonder how much good it actually does to them anyway. The cuts are basically underneath the scales, so I don't know if any of the betadine actually even reaches the wound lol. However, better safe then sorry.

[don15681]

sounds like it wasn't too bad of a bite. next time when feeding live. if your snake gets another bad hold on a rat where there's a chance for a bite. stick something in the rats mouth until it stops moving. I use my long tongs. the rat will stop moving well before the snake will release it, giving you time to also let go and not stressing the snake more.