Please Help, lawnmower injury

[KITKAT]

Well he didn't eat. I tried the tweezers for half a minute and then tried putting it down right in front of him. He sniffed it but didn't seem very interested. The worm might have been a little big for him, though. How big of a worm should I try next time? I'll probably try again on Saturday.

Try putting a half dozen guppies or rosey reds in his water dish. Count them. If one disappears, he is eating!

[0TG]

Looks like you're doing really well, Nick, and you've gotten good advice so far. After a week to about 10 days, you should decrease the frequency of Neosporin applications in order to let it start drying out... twice daily for a week, then once daily. You might also consider getting a bottle of Betadyne (or similar) from a pet store, in case you find yourself going through the Neosporin too quickly. There's no need for a change, though. It's up to you. Good job,
Rick

Thanks Rick, the wound is looking even better than it was two days ago, I'll snap some pics later on. I've already decreased the frequency of neosporin to twice a day which I'll do for the next four or five days and then reduce it down to just once. It seems to be working, though, the wound is barely red anymore.

[0TG]

Try putting a half dozen guppies or rosey reds in his water dish. Count them. If one disappears, he is eating!

That is my next option if he doesn't eat the worm I give him tomorrow.

[GarterGuy]

Glad to hear the little trama victim is doing well!

Roy

[0TG]

Still no successful feeds. Just tried another small worm but he wasn't having it. It looks like he's due for a shed, though, as his eyes have clouded over so that could very well be the reason for the lack of interest in food. It will be interesting to see how this shed turns out with an open wound on his body. I'll not bother him again while he's getting ready to shed except to apply the neosporin.

I'm not overly concerned yet about him not eating but I'd hate to have gone through all this only for him to starve himself.

Here is the latest shot of the wound followed by comparative shots:

Day 7:


Day 4:


Day1:


As you can see it's continues to look better and better.

Here is a shot of his head. The camera didn't really pick it up but there is an obvious bluish tone to his eyes.

[adamanteus]

He's certainly healing quickly, Nick.

[Josh]

very nice nick.
your doin great.

[GarterGuy]

Eeeek that still looks nasty, but good to see it's on the mend. My sister just called me today, she had hit a garter with the mower. Had to go through this all over the phone with her. Hopefully her's will do as well as yours is doing. She's not really a snake person though, but she's going to give it a go. She hit hers not only on the body, but the head too. She said the wounds don't look too bad, so keeping fingers crossed for the little guy.

Roy

[0TG]

Eeeek that still looks nasty, but good to see it's on the mend. My sister just called me today, she had hit a garter with the mower. Had to go through this all over the phone with her. Hopefully her's will do as well as yours is doing. She's not really a snake person though, but she's going to give it a go. She hit hers not only on the body, but the head too. She said the wounds don't look too bad, so keeping fingers crossed for the little guy.

Roy

Aww poor little guy. Hope he pulls through.

As for my wee little man, he's still kicking He shed and pooped last night (that's his second poo since I've had him). The shed was very spotty and broken up. Actually the shed stopped at the wound. I helped a bit but didn't want to force it too much so I may try a wet q-tip tomorrow to remove any more loose skin that comes off easily.

[0TG]

OK well I'm going to go and find him another worm to try, I'm really very nervous as if he refuses this meal it will be his third refused meal.