Rat bite care

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Same thing with the betadine, where would I be able to purchase that? And is the abscess a sign of infection at which I should definitely take him into the veterinarian?

Oh, and what does lethargy look like in a snake? He already sleeps more than anything else lol

Betadine* is a trade name (= to Povidone-iodine), available any drug store, or Walmart, etc. Vetericyn is a water-based (NOT oil-based like Neosporin, so better for
snakes) antiseptic for animal use, & you can find in feed stores, pet stores, Amazon+ (google!) I would just use "Betadine" for now, it's easy to come by. Since these
aren't very open as wounds go, the topical products won't really get in there much. My concern & hope is that he doesn't develop a deeper infection, but alas, I have
no "crystal ball"- it's a "wait & see". (*Betadine is used in human hospitals quite a bit for surgical prep- it's a watery liquid, best applied with saturated Q-tip on your snake)
Neosporin is "for human use" sold in all drug stores (DO NOT BUY the PAIN RELIEF formula IF you decide to use this); it's good stuff, I always have it on hand
for MY "boo-boos". It gets mentioned for use on snakes, not because it's the best option, but one that many ppl have on hand for immediate treatment.

An abscess is the result of a contained infection, & in a snake, does not drain they way they do in other animals because their body produces pus that's not liquid
but solid, so a lump will form at the site of the injury; it takes surgery to remove an abscess in a snake. So while this injury appears to be minor, if you notice swelling
at the site, yes, get him to the vet to treat it. It seems unlikely that a systemic infection would result from this but can't say that for sure either.

Lethargy- you obviously know the meaning, & if your snake seems more lethargic "than usual", that could be significant. Nobody ever said that snakes are easy to read
for symptoms...but the longer you keep them & the closer you observe yours, the easier it gets.