Do scratches on snakes dissapear with shedding?

[Bogertophis]

I agree with bogertophis probably best not to soak if it is minor only would do this if there is a large area that you want to treat. When preparing a soak I just add some to water until it's tea colored. It's just like using it on a cut on yourself doesn't need to be washed off can just dip a q tip in it and just apply to the affected area. The triple antibiotic works very well also and doesn't need to be washed off either just dab on q tip and apply. Again though check to make sure it doesn't have a pain killer in the ingredients. One with pain killer is an absolute no no for snakes. The triple antibiotic ointment has been my go to for some time now for any injuries.

A little of either "triple antiseptic ointment" (it's not "antibiotic" & that's not the same thing, though a common misnomer) or Neosporin (not pain relief formula) are both safe to use topically on snakes, but just bear in mind that they're petroleum-jelly (aka "Vaseline") based and they WILL mess up your snake's skin & future sheds if more than a tiny amount is used. That's why Vetericyn ointment is better- it's water-based & made FOR use on reptiles.

And btw, Betadine is the trade name for povidone-iodine- so using the generic is fine- same thing-it's made for humans but safe also for snakes- just should be diluted. Does not need to be washed off.