Help, BP got bit.

concept3 · 10-28-04, 09:41 PM

Before anyone tries to flame me I know all about the not supposed to feed live thing, I feed all of my snakes F/T, but this one is a 2 year old WC rescue that will NOT take F/T. Anywho to get on with my question my snake got bit by the hampster I fed it, I stunned the hamster but he still managed to get a bite in. It was just a tiny pinhole, But I am worried about infection. Is their something I can put on the bite? Polysporin maybe? Is their any methods I can use to help prevent infection you guys know about? thanx for the help

concept3 · 10-28-04, 09:50 PM

how come my post wont go to the front page?

mykee · 10-28-04, 09:51 PM

Deep bite? Scales missing? If you answer no to either, polysporin will do a great job. Apply the gel, not the cream, every two days until after she sheds. Good luck.

Tim_Cranwill · 10-28-04, 09:51 PM

Clean the bite, clean the cage and put polysporin on it. Make sure it stays clean.

concept3 · 10-28-04, 09:59 PM

ok, no missing scales, dont know how deep the bite is? The snake just ate the hampester like nothing happened. I put polysporin on the wound, the cage is always kept clean, but I was wondering If I took the snake out to wash the wound, (im assuming thats what Tim meant) will It regurge Its meal? Thx, I feel pretty dumb right now lol.

marisa · 10-28-04, 10:09 PM

I am no expert on snake wounds, but if you have polsporin on the wound, and it doesn't seem serious, I'd just let her rest for the night/day and then bathe her. A bath is probably a great idea, I just doubt doing it now, or 12-24 hours from now will make or break the situation, so might as well let her digest a bit.

Then again I have only been keeping balls for about 2 years (maybe!) and haven't had any snake bites like that. But the above is what I would do after making sure its not serious, and putting creme on the wound.

Marisa