Quote Originally Posted by snakems View Post
so im wondering.... I dont know how many people will even look in this thread again but is betadine (iodine) the right thing to be using on her wounds?
I did research immediately after this happened and it was what I saw people recommending the most so I went with it =/

this is from Melissa Kaplan's site
Garter Snakes

Injuries, such as cuts, burns and scrapes can be prevented by assuring there are no sharp objects in the enclosure and that all heating equipment is properly shielded from contact. Injuries should be promptly treated to ensure against secondary bacterial infections. Topical applications of Betadine (povodine-iodine) and triple antibiotic ointment may be used and the causative conditions corrected. Bites may occur when more than one snake is housed together; they should be treated as any other cut or scrape, and the site watched for any signs of swelling. Crush injuries (caused by trying to escape or being caught trying to squeeze through a gap in the furnishings) should be seen by a vet as soon as possible to check for broken bones and other signs of internal injury.