What is this?

[ATNGUY]

Hey forum! I have been in hiding for a few weeks. I am back, and I have a problem.

Any ideas what this skin condition is? I treated her with hydrogen peroxide a few times. I was hoping it would go away after she shed, but it became more pronounced.

I noticed the condition a couple of weeks ago. It is not spreading. None of the other snakes in the tank show any signs of the condition. Appetite not affected

I cannot imagine a way for this to be a burn. Should I try antibiotic or anti-fungal topical cream?

Thanks for your help and insights.

[Snake lover 3-25]

i have no idea what that is..... but i'd put bacitracin on it instead of peroxide....... but it does look like a quite bad burn....... do you have a light inside the tank???

[ATNGUY]

We have a light, and it just occurred to me, maybe one of the kids picked up a snake and allowed the snake to come in contact with the light....

[infernalis]

From what I have heard on here neosporin works great.

Silvadine SSD ointment is what I use, since my vet approved and prescribed it for treating Garters.

That does look like a burn...

Ointment will help it heal, and prevent infections.

Best wishes, and good luck.

[tyflier]

Yea...looks like a burn. Take out any particulate substrate and house her on papertowel or newspaper. Use a triple antibiotic ointment that does not caontain anesthetic. Topical anesthetics in even minute doses can be very dangerous to your snakes. Bacitracin or neosporin work well.

You might consider reducing the ambeint humidity for the nest few weeks. Excess moisture will encourage bacterial growth.

It's not a bad idea to seperate her if she is housed communally just to prevent any contamination from the other snakes, and it would also be wise to spend some extra time cleaning the cage during the next few weeks.

Good Luck!

[jitami]

Use a triple antibiotic ointment that does not caontain anesthetic. Topical anesthetics in even minute doses can be very dangerous to your snakes.

Just wanted to say thanks for pointing that out! I had never heard that and don't know if I would have even thought twice about using the one with anesthetic.

[crzy_kevo]

wow chris i must say your knowledge of how to treat such a thing is very impressive

[prattypus]

Hope it clears up, that's a nice looker!

[tyflier]

wow chris i must say your knowledge of how to treat such a thing is very impressive

Thanks. I've dealt with my fair share of injured snakes. I've rehabbed Cal kings that were picked up and dropped by owls, ball pythons that were burned, starved, and beaten up by cats, serious cases of stomatitis...

I've had some trials, for sure...But most of the time if you can prevent infection, they will do just fine. Snakes heal incredibly well from some pretty devestating injuries. You just gotta keep 'em clean, stress free, and well fed...

[Snake lover 3-25]

wow you should be our thamnophis vet!!!!

good luck Andrew