Question on scale rot treatment

[JeffJ]

I just looked at one of my ball pythons and noticed she has a mild case of scale rot. I read about treatment and it said to use neosporin but not the pain relieving kind. As i looked through my house all I could find was the pain relieving kind. So my question is has anyone ever used this kind on their ball python and why is it not ok to use?

it needs to see a vet as it should get an antibiotic shot. its a bacterial infection. it can turn into an open wound thats a mess, hard to treat and deadly if not taken care of correctly. after the vet gives it a shot. treatment with topical cream is the next step. your correct.

the pain relieving kind is toxic to the python DO NOT use it under any circumstances or desperation.