Vet. Visit

[guidofatherof5]

2 days ago while doing a complete visual check on all my radixes, I noticed a problem with one of them. Our adult breeding male(Scar). had 4 or 5 belly scales that were colored light pink. They were about 2 inches up from his vent. Last night I checked him and found the scales had changed to a more dark color. Fearing an infection I scheduled an appointment for him today.
The Vet. agreed that it was some kind of infection and was glad I had started treating it with Silver Sulfadiazine. He felt that Scars infection was related directly to the massive scars he has from previous injuries. He said that since he has many missing scales and skin that he is more susceptible to infections. I requested an injectable antibiotic for additional help. He used Gentamicin and said it would be active for 72 hours.
I've moved Scar upstairs so that I can keep a closer eye on him during the healing process. In the past I started a thread about him. He means a lot to our family and I feel I owe him something for all the trouble he's been put through in his life. On the 20 minute ride home he rode wrapped to my hand. He has lost all the psycho behavior he once had. He now trust us and seem to enjoy the attention. We are hoping for the best for our friend. http://www.thamnophis.com/forum/gene...ough-life.html

[GarterNovice]

Wow Steve. Sorry to hear that Scar is having health issues. Sounds like he'll pull through though which is great. My thoughts are with you and your family.

[infernalis]

That's great Steve.

Get well soon Scar.

[drache]

best wishes for Scar
get well soon

[gregmonsta]

Fingers crossed for the wee man

[Snake lover 3-25]

get well soon!!!

[guidofatherof5]

*Update*

Scar seems fine this morning. The area in question appears smaller(I will try to post a photo later today) This doesn't appear to be affecting him very much. Same old Scar.

[misskris]

Hope Scar get's well soon. Sending prayers and good vibes

[olive oil]

I hope he has a speedy recovery.
Sounds like he is in good hands

[Snake lover 3-25]

glad to hear he's improving