I don't understand this enclosure. I use RHPs in multiple enclosures, have never heard of putting a screen over them, have some very active arboreal and semi-arboreal snakes, and haven't ever had an injury or burn - yes, if they tried they could touch the RHP with their nose, but they can't come into full body contact with it. Something is off in the setup. The issue here, as others have pointed out, is that this enclosure is not safe for your snake. My snakes are all active at night, but a snake that is repeatedly climbing every inch of the enclosure and falling is possibly a snake that isn't comfortable.
Either way, this is not the right enclosure for your snake. He's getting injured and that needs to stop. My recommendation would be to let go of the attachment you have to the current enclosure and set up a Sterilite or Iris tub for your snake until you can get a PVC upgrade. Tub setups are inexpensive and safe.
Also, please do not put undiluted Betadine on injuries. That concentration is very strong - at the very least it is needlessly uncomfortable for your snake, at the worst it can cause irritation around the injured area. Dilute the betadine until the solution looks like weak tea.
As long as I am being pushy here I'd also say that it'd be good to hold off on going Bioactive until you fully understand how to manage your snake's husbandry and enclosure and really fully understand the potential complexities and expense of a properly set up Bioactive enclosure. They are not a trouble-free enclosure; they are often not ideal for larger snakes, and if not done correctly can result in conditions that are unhealthy.
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