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03-24-2015, 11:50 AM
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Medical advice?
Hey all i need some insight at whats going on with my 1420 gram male butter pastel.
He seems to have sores or scabs on his lower jaw (left side) and a less pronounced mark on his right side. Also they seem to be occuring also on three of his pits.
What is this? He hasnt fed since 2/9/15 and hasnt consistently eaten since 12/28/14. I always fed live. Paper towel sub. Good humidity and decent temps. No hot spikes or tub ever below 75. Homemade rack other 4 snakes have no issues at all eat every time unless in deep blue. He is currently at the bottom of the rack.
Also he has always been a picky eater (mouser) and was kept in a 40gal breeder before i built the rack. It had much less heat and humidity. Ever since i put him in the rack hes been even more difficult to feed. So im worried this isnt just rubbing sores and its effecting his diet.
I will be going to a vet regardless. But would seriously appreciate any knowledge on this.
The two brown spots are the effected areas from his left side. Iphone pics suck.
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03-24-2015, 11:53 AM
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I dont know why its side ways and wont allow me to add the other photo
Also i wasnt pulling or squeezing him, he the most handled (by me and gf) and relaxed snake i have.
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03-24-2015, 12:28 PM
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I have had that happen when they push at the corners of the rack, where the small gap is, trying to escape. I use an ARS rack.
I solved this by putting a doorstop under the tub to raise it up tight against the top of the rack.
I treated with silver sulfadiazine to prevent infection, and it healed up.
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03-24-2015, 12:41 PM
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Were would i be able to find silver sulfadiazine?
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03-24-2015, 12:42 PM
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Where*
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03-24-2015, 01:47 PM
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i got it from my vet. really good stuff to have on hand
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03-24-2015, 01:56 PM
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Ok thank you! Really appreciate it.
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03-24-2015, 04:56 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by emericanz
Were would i be able to find silver sulfadiazine?
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Normally it's only available with a prescription but http://www.mountainside-medical.com/ will sell it without one. It's good to have on hand anyway if you have reptiles, as it's better than Neosporin since it doesn't soften scales.
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03-24-2015, 05:07 PM
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#9
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Thanks bcr229! Ill order it right away.
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