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Old 03-24-2015, 11:50 AM   #1
emericanz
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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Old 03-24-2015, 11:53 AM   #2
emericanz
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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Old 03-24-2015, 12:28 PM   #3
j_dunlavy
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.
 
Old 03-24-2015, 12:41 PM   #4
emericanz
Were would i be able to find silver sulfadiazine?
 
Old 03-24-2015, 12:42 PM   #5
emericanz
Where*
 
Old 03-24-2015, 01:47 PM   #6
j_dunlavy
i got it from my vet. really good stuff to have on hand
 
Old 03-24-2015, 01:56 PM   #7
emericanz
Ok thank you! Really appreciate it.
 
Old 03-24-2015, 04:56 PM   #8
bcr229
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Were would i be able to find silver sulfadiazine?
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.
 
Old 03-24-2015, 05:07 PM   #9
emericanz
Thanks bcr229! Ill order it right away.
 

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