Black Rat Snake Rescue

[jwolfe152]

that is really good news, has it ate anymore than the first 10 pinkies?

[EKS56]

No, I thought I would give it a few days.

[jwolfe152]

yea well at least the plumbing works thats all that matters

[guidofatherof5]

Good news, the digestive system appears to be working from beginning to end.

Oh!, poo.

[d_virginiana]

Like I said, I'll work off a rat/pinky trade with you if you get tired of the ratsnake being a mouse-vacuum. Just let me know if you want a couple to try out. Higher fat content... Almost definitely cheaper overall since I think you're gonna be keeping this guy overwinter.
Haha, remember when you said you'd rather try a ratsnake than buying a nice, adorable, sweet, garter? Karma must have heard you and sent this even-tempered angel.

btw, that was sarcasm lol. This snake is pretty much Satan, and I only handle it b/c I don't care if I get bitten. He does have plenty of personality though. You've gotta respect his intelligence; he immediately focuses on your eyes and face.

[EKS56]

Today is day 21 of the Black Rat snake rescue. Things are calming down a little. The shed came off in two pieces as was suspected. Still a nasty looking wound. It appears as if the first layer of skin with the scales on it is missing in an area about an inch wide. The the larger wound seems to be more narrow since the shed and there is no sign of infection. We fed him seven pinkies tonight.

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[guidofatherof5]

Looking good.

[jwolfe152]

that would still looks serious but MUCH better than before good job helping this guy along. will skin and scales grow back in the pink area or just skin and how does something like this look when healed? i know little cuts the scales are a bit deformed but i've never seen something this serious heal back up.

[guidofatherof5]

It will be scaleless(a few scales might return) in that area and will be a mixture of scar tissue and skin. It will be dark and silky to the touch.

[jwolfe152]

wow that would not be something good in the wild, as im sure it would get scratched up pretty good on branches and sharp rocks. then all the other animals that can sense/smell blood, but he probably would have been eaten by something way before that area got healed in any way.