large cut

[guidofatherof5]

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.

Well, if it is a retained shed it needs to come off. Saw the yellowing/browning ends of the other scales which reminded me of a retained shed.

[snakegirl909]

Oh, don't worry, I didn't peel it! He is actually going into shed now! His eyes are blue

[guidofatherof5]

Oh, don't worry, I didn't peel it! He is actually going into shed now! His eyes are blue

Good deal.

[snakegirl909]

great news!
His shed is almost off, and his colors look gorgeous! I'm so exited to see him after he is completely done. It's looking like it's going to come off in one piece which is great!

[guidofatherof5]

Now that's good news.

[snakegirl909]

I can't even tell you how happy I am!
He finished shedding. His cut looks like it is completely healed! It looks like there is just a layer of skin over it (no scales). I not sure he is ever going to get scales their, but he seams fine and healthy. Should I try to feed him now?

[chris-uk]

Feeding a small meal shouldn't do any harm if it's all looking healed.
If the scales have been lost they won't grow back, I've got a radix that has a couple of scales missing from a reaction at an injection site. Her skin is black and smooth where the scales are missing, it doesn't bother her.

[snakegirl909]

Ok great! Here is a picture-
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oops! sorry that its sideways!

[guidofatherof5]

Is that the cloaca?

[snakegirl909]

No
Thats the cut!
Does it look that bad?!?