Black Rat Snake Rescue

[guidofatherof5]

I would think scabbing over would be a good thing.

[d_virginiana]

I would think scabbing over would be a good thing.

It doesn't prevent scabbing, just reduces scarring. A lot of times it seems like the wounds don't develop the crusty sort of raised scab when you treat them with neosporin.

[guidofatherof5]

It doesn't prevent scabbing, just reduces scarring. A lot of times it seems like the wounds don't develop the crusty sort of raised scab when you treat them with neosporin.

OK, thanks

[EKS56]

Day seven of the Black Rat snake rescue. He's looking and feeling much better. Forget all that talk about how docile he is/was. That was when he was 3/4 dead. Now that he is feeling better he will gladly lay one on you. He still looks scruffy but I think there is a real chance he will make it. I haven't seen her in a couple of years but we have a huge female Black Rat snake that lives in this area that I bet he was looking for when he got tangled in the netting. I'll give him another week and we may let him go.
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[guidofatherof5]

Looks like you've got an emergency shed coming up. You'll probably see some bleeding at the injury site for the next few sheds. I'll be honest, I'm glad to hear about the aggression as long as it's not pain related.
All-in-all I think you are doing a great job.

[jwolfe152]

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are those bite marks on the thumb? thats is great he is doing better i know he looks better in the pics. good job dr lol

[EKS56]

Yes My daughter came for a visit and he laid one on her.

[jwolfe152]

awwww how sweet lol

[d_virginiana]

I suggested that they keep it until it successfully sheds on its own. Where that skin behind the wound is bunched up still, I see it coming off in two pieces at least and I think it almost definitely will need assistance.

Yeah, he bit me lol. I wasn't being very careful though. I didn't want to manhandle him or restrain him at all because I didn't want him to strain the area around the wound at all. He calmed down a little after I got him up and even rested his head against my arm for a second or two; but the second anything moves in his periphery he's got his mouth open ready to get it.
He did seem to enjoy looking out the window at the sunshine for a bit though.

[jwolfe152]

He did seem to enjoy looking out the window at the sunshine for a bit though.

yea i bet he did, every time i take Ekoh outside for a little sun he goes nuts wanting to get out of my hands and get in the grass

but at least he is very alert and acts correctly to it. i think that bodes well for his release when the time comes