Cat managed to scratch my snake

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I had heard that using antibiotic ointments was a bad idea because it could lead to scales falling off?

I used a very small amount of neosporin without painkiller on a q tip about every five days for a few weeks and didn't have anything like that happen. I think the scales falling off is for burns?

Prolonged use of petroleum-based ointments can cause scales to slough off. I prefer Vetericyn for treating minor cuts, as it's a water-based gel so it won't damage the scales. It's also not goopy once it dries so stuff doesn't stick to it.

I've also used it for minor cuts and abrasions on myself and it does work. No stinging either.

that's what i've read. u could use neosporin (without the pain meds) on open wounds sparsely over time. it helps prevent infection and healing. but prolonged use (b/c of it's petro ingredient) will inhibit the growth of new scales and might cause the ones around the wound to slough off. u could use it but definitely don't slather it on your snake like sun block.