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GrapefruiTgirl · 10-06-2007, 08:40 AM

No, I don't have a vet that I know of, not out here where I live especially, nor do I believe there's any aloe around here that isn't a cosmetic or lotion, like skin creams etc..
What I DO have is betadine, incase there is minor injory, and also mineral oil, though at the moment she doesn't need betadine as there doesn't appear to be injury--YET,and I don't know if mineral oil would be the best idea, though I have used it in the past as per advice elsewhere, as a skin treatment after bathing them, to keep their skin soft & protected from dryness after bathing.

I'll keep her in the tub for now and see how this goes. W/any luck she might be able to get it out herself if it softens sufficuiently,.. FIngers crossed.

10-06-2007, 08:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
GrapefruiTgirl "First shed In Progress" Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 98 Country:	Re: HELP: rescued snake w/object stuck in vent- what to do? No, I don't have a vet that I know of, not out here where I live especially, nor do I believe there's any aloe around here that isn't a cosmetic or lotion, like skin creams etc.. What I DO have is betadine, incase there is minor injory, and also mineral oil, though at the moment she doesn't need betadine as there doesn't appear to be injury--YET,and I don't know if mineral oil would be the best idea, though I have used it in the past as per advice elsewhere, as a skin treatment after bathing them, to keep their skin soft & protected from dryness after bathing. I'll keep her in the tub for now and see how this goes. W/any luck she might be able to get it out herself if it softens sufficuiently,.. FIngers crossed.