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I wouldn't use H2O2 for mouthrot. It can lyse cells, leave free radicals in tissue (not certain of this)?, and leave traumatized areas for bacteria to colonize.
Better to dilute betadine tenfold and hold the snakes head at a downward angle and then irrigate without getting anything in the glottis or back in the throat. Q-tips can be used (dipped in the solution) prior to irrigation. Once a day works quite well for minor mouthrot.
Silvadene works better than neosporin for topical problems. Lets the skin breathe, unlike petroleum based topicals, and I believe it has some antifungal properties as well. Not certain on this.
But Silvadene is from the vet only, hence the reccomendation to get in good is a darn good idea.
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