Abscess? - Page 3

anji1971 · 04-24-2008, 07:14 PM

I already did switch him to paper towels.

I don't have any type of moss or peat, but I do have that coconut fibre stuff that expands when wet. Would a bit of that under one of his hides work?

Zephyr · 04-24-2008, 07:20 PM

OR, better yet, warm, moist paper towel. Keep things as sterile as possible.

anji1971 · 04-24-2008, 07:27 PM

Right. So if I put a folded square of moist paper towel over where the heat pad is, then it should help?
Sorry, I'm full of questions, but this is the first time I've ever had a real issue with my snakes, aside from the first one that led me to this forum to begin with!

Zephyr · 04-24-2008, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anji1971

Right. So if I put a folded square of moist paper towel over where the heat pad is, then it should help?
Sorry, I'm full of questions, but this is the first time I've ever had a real issue with my snakes, aside from the first one that led me to this forum to begin with!

Yes. Note, I'm no expert on snake vet care, but I have talked to a qualified veterinary professional recently (Yesterday) about multiple aspects of snake care, and when snakes bleed it's good to sanitize the wound, apply antibiotic, and keep the snake very warm as well as moist.

anji1971 · 04-24-2008, 07:39 PM

Well, it's one more piece of advice I didn't know about, so it's much appreciated!
I'm going to go add that wet towel to his tank right now!

Zephyr · 04-24-2008, 07:41 PM

Make sure you keep the ambient air temperature up and don't feed him.

drache · 04-24-2008, 07:52 PM

yeah
I was going to say that also
keep the temps up

Zephyr · 04-24-2008, 07:54 PM

Neosporin is recommended for injuries in the scab stage. Vets use it all the time, that and this other form that escapes me at the moment. x.x

anji1971 · 04-24-2008, 08:58 PM

I'm glad the feeding was mentioned, as I was just wondering whether or not to feed him tonight! How long should I wait?

Zephyr · 04-25-2008, 11:53 AM

As long as he doesn't begin to lose weight, you'll want to wait until any signs of infection are gone, or until the wound begins to heal.

04-24-2008, 07:14 PM	#21 (permalink)
anji1971 Finder of unique Garters Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Windsor, Ontario Posts: 1,703 Country:	Re: Abscess? I already did switch him to paper towels. I don't have any type of moss or peat, but I do have that coconut fibre stuff that expands when wet. Would a bit of that under one of his hides work? __________________ Anji

04-24-2008, 07:20 PM	#22 (permalink)
Zephyr "Preparing For Fourth shed" Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 747 Country:	Re: Abscess? OR, better yet, warm, moist paper towel. Keep things as sterile as possible.

04-24-2008, 07:27 PM	#23 (permalink)
anji1971 Finder of unique Garters Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Windsor, Ontario Posts: 1,703 Country:	Re: Abscess? Right. So if I put a folded square of moist paper towel over where the heat pad is, then it should help? Sorry, I'm full of questions, but this is the first time I've ever had a real issue with my snakes, aside from the first one that led me to this forum to begin with! __________________ Anji

04-24-2008, 07:39 PM	#25 (permalink)
anji1971 Finder of unique Garters Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Windsor, Ontario Posts: 1,703 Country:	Re: Abscess? Well, it's one more piece of advice I didn't know about, so it's much appreciated! I'm going to go add that wet towel to his tank right now! __________________ Anji

04-24-2008, 07:41 PM	#26 (permalink)
Zephyr "Preparing For Fourth shed" Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 747 Country:	Re: Abscess? Make sure you keep the ambient air temperature up and don't feed him.

04-24-2008, 07:52 PM	#27 (permalink)
drache Ophiuchus rhea Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brooklyn, New York Posts: 3,426 Country:	Re: Abscess? yeah I was going to say that also keep the temps up __________________ rhea "Life is just one damn thing after another" - Mark Twain this place is one damn beautiful snake after another - me

04-24-2008, 07:54 PM	#28 (permalink)
Zephyr "Preparing For Fourth shed" Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 747 Country:	Re: Abscess? Neosporin is recommended for injuries in the scab stage. Vets use it all the time, that and this other form that escapes me at the moment. x.x

04-24-2008, 08:58 PM	#29 (permalink)
anji1971 Finder of unique Garters Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Windsor, Ontario Posts: 1,703 Country:	Re: Abscess? I'm glad the feeding was mentioned, as I was just wondering whether or not to feed him tonight! How long should I wait? __________________ Anji

04-25-2008, 11:53 AM	#30 (permalink)
Zephyr "Preparing For Fourth shed" Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 747 Country:	Re: Abscess? As long as he doesn't begin to lose weight, you'll want to wait until any signs of infection are gone, or until the wound begins to heal.

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