If the blood seems to spread and she is also not eating, it may be more then a injury or lack of humidity.
How long have you had her ? Did she used to eat for you ? Has she had any problems before ? Where did you buy her from, from a "store" or from an individual that breeds ? If she is Wild Caught (I'm assuming) then there is a good chance she has some internal parasites. Hook worms are nasty and can cause quite the issues. How long has it been that you noticed this problem ? How fast does it seem to be spreading?
It is just so hard to tell from the internet alone.
Its been a long time since I've medically treated my rescues. I have used Baytril and Flagyl orally, and I have given shots of antibiotics (all with vet approval)
at home, but I do not remember the dosages. They also depend on the weight of the animal and shots have to be given in a certain area of the body, under the scale. (I believe its the front third part of the snake)
I really hesitate even giving that advice, since you can do a lot of damage just treating without Vet supervision, but if this problem gets worse and there is no vet, what can you do ?
Perhaps you could post in the "Advanced Husbandry" section and the more experienced snake keepers, the ones that work with imports and wild caughts can give you some help on where to start, dosage and what to do.
I really wish I could help more, but in this case its a 50/50 on saving her with "home" treatment, or making things worse. Not doing anything, is the same shot in the dark, though.
A really bad situation to be in, I feel bad for you and your snake
If she used to eat for you, if she was healthy before, then this may just be something that will correct itself as long as you provide good care. If she never did great and is getting worse, you might need to do more..
Originally Posted by zina10
If the blood seems to spread and she is also not eating, it may be more then a injury or lack of humidity.
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