Quote Originally Posted by Bogertophis View Post
Sorry, I had no idea that you're in Singapore. Many skin issues like this come from substrate that is too damp, & with ball pythons, the warmer temperatures
needed in their enclosures makes an ideal home for bacteria to grow too. Never use soil for substrate, unless you can bake it first in oven to kill the germs &
parasites.

Now that I know you've used soil, he might also have some type of parasitic worms infecting his skin...& if so, I just don't know what to suggest, as it's out of
my league: the only medication I can think of has a very slim margin for error with dosing snakes...you could harm or even kill your snake, so without even
knowing for sure what you're trying to treat, I wouldn't even suggest it. Of course if this really is due to parasites, they too can harm your snake, so I hope
it's not that.

About using antiseptic ointment on snakes, make sure it's not the type with "pain relief" as that can be toxic to snakes. It's ok (but not preferable) to use an
ointment like Neosporin (designed for human use), but use very little & not for long, as it's petroleum jelly based, which can cause terrible issues with a snake's
skin (trouble shedding, scales de-laminating). The better option (if you can get it) is a product designed for snakes/reptiles called Vetericyn...it's an antiseptic
gel that's water-based for topical use that won't harm their skin for future sheds. You can also safely use Betadine (povidone-iodine) topically on a snake, might
want to dilute it some though.

If you keep your snake on clean & dry towels (or on paper towels) I hope this will clear up. I hope...all the best.
Thank for ur help, I'm using wound ointment antiseptic cream.. Previously he had it like those blister type, after I applied on him, after he she its much better.. The blister not worse as before..

I plan to get povidine iodine, but not sure will he help.. And I Google blister will cause by humidity to high, so I really suspect that the soil issue.. Cos right of my BP IN COCONUT HUSK, Some with kitchen towel got no problems at all..