A few days ago I noticed that our Lucky girl (Female T.radix) had what appeared to be a couple missing scales on her tail. I took her out and applied some silver sulfadiazine as a precaution.
Today, I took her out to get some one on one time as she is my favorite snake. While she was out I took a look at this area under the magnifying light. It didn't appear to be a simple case of missing scales. I decided to remove the scab and take a look at the area.
I am so glad I did as the scab was really a plug and under it was a a large amount of yellowish pus (very smelly).
I treated this with a weak betadine/water solution and placed her in quarantine in a tub on paper towels.
As you can see the surrounding tissue looks very good. I hope this heals up quickly.
If I see no improvement in the next week she will need a Vet. visit and probably get a Baytril injection.
She is eating well and acting normal. I will say she's not happy with the tub she's in.