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You can't be allergic to snakes right?

PansyPerfect

PansyPerfect

Demonic Dreamer
I have some pretty bad rashes on the top of my wrist and hand and I dont think you can be allergic to snake/reptiles.
 
could be allergic to the bedding. and they have dust on them or oils from that. if you are using something like aspen or some kind of wood. never heard of a skin allergy to a snake though. unless maybe if bit and you had a reaction to their saliva.
 
I suppose anything is possible. But could it be more likely that you're allergic to the bedding you're using in the tank? If not, maybe it's just a coincidence and the rash is from something entirely unrelated to your snake and its tank, etc.
 
Even if you COULDN'T be allergic to the snake, you may be allergic to something on its skin (e.g., aspen dust; waste residue).
 
If I were you I'd try cleaning the viv thoroughly (see if that gives you any symptoms, which could also be telling) and replace any substrate with paper towel, and give the snake a "bath" to remove anything residual before returning it to the viv.
 
i have the same problem no worries.

its most likely the beddding. thats what it is for me. when i use the bedding i get red rashes on my wrists and hands. no big deal. doesnt even bother me just gets red...
 
Switch to paper towls on the bottom of the cage and see if the problem persists! I bet it's the bedding :)
 
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