Need some ball python help

[frankykeno]

You need to let her system come back from the regurge so like it's been said....wait two full weeks and then offer a much smaller than normal prey item. Gradually work her back up to her normal (not oversized prey item) over a number of feedings and no further regurges.

I'd be getting that bandaid off her. Soak to loosen it completely then just snip it off so it doesn't pull at her scales.

For the bite/cut make sure it's clean, dab on triple antibiotic without pain reliever and then keep her on layers of plain white paper towels rather than loose bedding that could stick to the wound.

Since she's had a bite or an injury, likely wasn't kept very well and has recently regurged I think it's probably wise to have a vet take a look at her. The regurge may have been due to a too large prey item, it also may have been due to being hauled from his place to yours immediately after eating, or it could be due to a health issue. Only you and your vet can end up determining that really.

[Rick247]

You was not soaking it when it threw up was you.

[Papa Burgundy]

I think she threw up when she finally went on her heat pad, and her body couldn't take the size of it, and out it came. I was not soaking her when she regurgitated.
I talked to this guy after cleaning everything and he seemed to pride himself on feeding big. I couldn't agree with him more.
I will wait a while to feed her, if I wait 2 weeks then she will probably lose considerable size, but if you guys recommend it then your probably right.

Edit: And yes, I removed any loose substrate and she is on brown paper bags now.

[missi182]

I think she threw up when she finally went on her heat pad, and her body couldn't take the size of it, and out it came. I was not soaking her when she regurgitated.
I talked to this guy after cleaning everything and he seemed to pride himself on feeding big. I couldn't agree with him more.
I will wait a while to feed her, if I wait 2 weeks then she will probably lose considerable size, but if you guys recommend it then your probably right.

Edit: And yes, I removed any loose substrate and she is on brown paper bags now.

She won't lose any weight over two weeks don't worry. Ball pythons can go off feed for 6 months and lose very little weight, so two weeks is nothing. If you think about how much they eat in the wild, feeding once a week is more than plenty.

At this point you should soak her and ever so gently take that band-aid off as mentioned, put more triple-antibiotic on, then leave her alone. Don't handle her or pester her at all with exception to taking her to the vet. Give her plenty of privacy for the next two weeks until you try feeding again (covering her enclosure is a good way to do this)

The brown paper bags are better than loose substrate but white paper towel is absorbent, soft and very easy to see any urates, urine or poo on so you can clean it quickly and not have to worry about it infecting her wound.

On another note, congratulations on your new snake, you are doing the right thing by asking questions and looking for advice to give your snake the best home and care possible

If you have any other questions regarding your husbandry or anything in general, don't be afraid to ask, the members here would love to help you!

[Louis Kirkland]

I would also recommend that you get the bandage off asap. If you soak her and the adhesive doesn't loosen completely, you may have to do some gentle peeling. If so, I recommend that you peel from head to tail, gentlely. Hopefully peeling won't be necessary. Good luck with her.

[FloridaHogs]

Mineral oil is also very good for removing adhesive. I have found that it works better than just soaking in water.

[Louis Kirkland]

I would also recommend that you get the bandage off asap. If you soak her and the adhesive doesn't loosen completely, you may have to do some gentle peeling. If so, I recommend that you peel from head to tail, gentlely. Hopefully peeling won't be necessary. Good luck with her.

gently

[771subliminal]

Mineral oil is also very good for removing adhesive. I have found that it works better than just soaking in water.

vegetable oil works great as well

[Papa Burgundy]

The band aid is off and she seems to be doing fine. As much as I would like, I will hold off on handling her for a couple weeks. She is such a doll. When I got her out of the bath last night and was drying her off, she slithered right up next to my nose and gave it a few licks. My mom nearly started crying!
As much as a hassle it may be now, I know it will be worth it to see her thrive when she is all healed up and healthy.

Ps. You guys rock.

[Papa Burgundy]

So it has been a week from her regurgitation, and opening of the cut. She is doing very well, her cut has scabbed over and is healing nicely, temps stable and ideal in her tub, and she is very active at night.
So, if I feed her a week from today (2 weeks after her regurg and opening of cut) do you think the cut will re open? I will start out feeding her small of course, med to large rat, I am just worried about her cut opening up again. I have no idea how quickly snakes heal. What do you guys think?