bloody scales?

[cornbreadandmilk]

just fed my snake he ate well maybe a little slower than usual but while he was feeding my girlfriend noticed three scales that looked to have tiny blood spots under them it dint look like it was very severe but i am still scared for my boy.

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h324/wes909/541300_3151280213774_1018192281_32909358_295000975 _n.jpg
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its wet because i just misted it so whats wrong with my boy will he be okay

[cornbreadandmilk]

there is one big one and like three tiny ones

[cornsnakeforsale_com]

feed him something live (with teeth)?

[cornbreadandmilk]

nope just frozen pinky the only thing i can think of is maybe the new plant i put in there had a sharp end or something

[SnakeAround]

I'd say something has slightly punctured the skin underneath the scales or bruised it, maybe some bedding, I would not worry about it at the moment. You might want to put some desinfectant if you have it available, just to be sure but most probably it will just dry and dissapear with the next shed or before that. Keep an eye on it. If it starts spreading/ swelling/bleeding you need to go see a vet to prevent it from developing into something bad, but I do not expect that.

[cornbreadandmilk]

I'd say something has slightly punctured the skin underneath the scales or bruised it, maybe some bedding, I would not worry about it at the moment. You might want to put some desinfectant if you have it available, just to be sure but most probably it will just dry and dissapear with the next shed or before that. Keep an eye on it. If it starts spreading/ swelling/bleeding you need to go see a vet to prevent it from developing into something bad, but I do not expect that.

thanks so much that eases my tension what should i use for a disinfectant peroxide?

[dave partington]

thanks so much that eases my tension what should i use for a disinfectant peroxide?

Chlorahexadine: An alternative to bleach for sterilizing enclosures, and does not create fumes like bleach does, so it is safe to re-introduce your REPTILE pets to their enclosure right away, thus speeding up cleaning time. Http://www.reptilebasics.com , click on "cleaning products". I do not know if it is safe for Amphibians.

[AliCat37]

I believe that chlorahex is safe for amphibians too, I think that is what we use to disinfect the amphibs at the zoo. We just rinse it off several times with frog water (water that has been left out for 48 hours to evaporate). Then we let it dry completely on its own without wiping it down.

[SnakeAround]

I did not mean you have to disinfect the cage, just put some antibitoics or disinfectant cream on the spots.

[cornbreadandmilk]

I did not mean you have to disinfect the cage, just put some antibitoics or disinfectant cream on the spots.

I did not mean you have to disinfect the cage, just put some antibitoics or disinfectant cream on the spots.

yeah thats what i though you meant was the snake i will look into the other stuff for cleaning down tanks(chlorahex ) can chlorahex be used for skin? what antibotics are safe to use ?

[SnakeAround]

I have no idea since over here there are no antibiotic creams available over the counter.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chlorhexidine

It is usuable for skin, but I'm sure you need to use the right dilution, so you better get a package that is meant to be used on skin.

[cornbreadandmilk]

http://www.reptilebasics.com/chlorhexadine-16oz found it yay!

[SnakeAround]

That you are gonna use for the viv, right?

[cornbreadandmilk]

yeah i was gona put it on the snake too

[beautifullywild77]

I am not sure I would put that directly on your snake. I would put the snake on paper towels. If you feel that the area needs something you could put neosporin without the pain killer. I have also used just single biotic ointment on my bearded dragon per the vet. Personally, I don't think that the area is big enough to worry too much. But putting him on paper towels will help keep dust from the aspen irritating it while it heals.

[cornbreadandmilk]

well i checked him this morning and boom no spots so i am just going to leave him alone he seems perfectly fine thanks for helping guys all of you its very appreciated!