Quote Originally Posted by Paulzy
My daughter's Ball Python developed a line of raw skin along its back, starting about three inches behind its head and travelling for about seven inches. The wound is not bleeding but I can see raw flesh where some of the scales are missing. There are a few red patches. My intuition tells me that Uday rubbed it raw against some portion of his cage. I just hope it is not some rot or disease that is more serious. He doesn't seem to have any other symptoms or problems. He did eat three mice about five days ago and regurgitated a good portion of them today. It seemed to be mostly hair. I have applied Neosporin to the wound to promote healing and prevent infection. I have also replaced all the metal screening with softer fiberglass screening to prevent more damage. Does anyone have anything to offer in the way of diagnosis or treatment?
Is his regurging his meals common for him? Does he always eat 3 mice at a time for his weekly meal?If so and your temps and your husbandry are all correct my advice is simple,take him to a reptile vet ASAP.Regurging is not a normal thing and could be caused by several things.Now the wound on his back is possibly easy to figure out.Is there something in his enclosure that has any sharp edges? Snakes do not rub there skin raw to the flesh unless they have something that causes this to happen.Could you give a some info on this snakes history since he has been with you and his enclosure description? How long have you had him? Is he a baby or adult? What are the temps in his enclosure? Maybe once we know a little more about him we might be able to help you with him.