Burn

[cornschnack]

I have a friend who has a ball python with a burn on the ventral scales. What do i do for it?

[jessicashallperish]

put it on paper towels instead of aspen, and put neosporin on the burn. how did the snake get a burn? is it for sure a burn ? or is it scale rot?

[BloodyBaroness]

Can you post a picture of the injury?

I also highly recommend you read this thread: A Ball Python How-to, and Troubleshooting Guide. (http://www.cornsnakes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=128897)

[cornschnack]

I would have to be at the science center to do that. (He donated it) she is handled often

[BloodyBaroness]

Depending on how bad the burn is, this snake may, probably does, need to see a vet.

It needs to be kept on paper towels or newspaper until the wounds fully heal. Regular (non-pain relief) Neosporin can be applied to the wound. Handling should be minimal during the healing process.

Burn wounds can become infected and cause serious complications.

[cornschnack]

I'll tell him

[MysticExotics]

I agree with Autumn.
Also, most burns are from unregulated heat sources. Thermostats are a necessity with heat sources (UTH's, CHE's, etc).
I hope the snake is ok.

[cornschnack]

She seems to be ok

[cornschnack]

What causes scale rot?

[BloodyBaroness]

What causes scale rot?

An infection of the skin. It requires antibiotics to treat in most cases.