Friday, August 12, 2011
Rat bit my snake during feeding?
I have a 4' Ball python that I fed today. She feeds of off medium rats AND WILL ONLY EAT LIVE PREY (so please don't tell me to feed frozen or something to that effect). She's VERY quick eater. I watch the whole time, and never left the room. However, right after she snapped at the rat and balled up, it appeared as though she got a hold of the rat's feet leaving plenty of room for the rat to bite. I saw a quick gush of blood and realized the rat was gnawing at my snake. I have a pear of long tongs I keep by just encase this ever happened (which is never has til now) but even though I separated the rats teeth from my snake the damage was already done. it stopped bleeding quickly, and I can't seem to find the wound under her scales. there is no vet open near me at this time, and the emergency animal hospital wont treat snakes. My question is, what should I do to help my snake until I can get her an appointment with her regular vet in the mean time? I heard cleaning with iodine and applying neosporin should help. Should I wrap it to keep infection out? and how often should I apply it? I'm very worried for her as this is the fist time she ever had this happen, she's always been extremely healthy! I need advice ASAP :(
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