large cut

[guidofatherof5]

Looking forward to seeing some photos.

[snakegirl909]

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[guidofatherof5]

When was the last shed? It looks like there might be a retained shed issue. If so, a shed box will be in order.

[snakegirl909]

I have no idea when his last shed was!
He hasn't shed with me yet!
Though I will try it anyways.

[guidofatherof5]

It looks to me like there might be a retain shed there. The coloration(yellowish) of the belly scales in the second photo reminds me that. I see a couple of much brighter/cleaner scales there.
I would do a warm shed box then work carefully to see if there is a retained shed.

[snakegirl909]

Ok,
I tried it, but nothing happened. Should I try again?

[guidofatherof5]

You may need to be more hands on to identify and or remove the retained shed. You must first identify there is a retained shed. Here's a link to another thread that might help.

http://www.thamnophis.com/forum/husb...treatment.html

[snakegirl909]

It definitely seems like thats whet it is. I'll try it again.

[guidofatherof5]

Soak and try to loosen the shed at the corner of the mouth or at the front lower/upper jaw. It doesn't take much effort to get it started from those locations.
Best of luck, keep us posted.

[ConcinusMan]

I don't see it Steve. I hope he's not trying to peel a snake that doesn't need it. I see the brighter scales in the area of the injury but this sort of discoloration is pretty common around a healing injury.