Like Tosha said, put the snake on papertowel. Keep it dry, keep it clean, and make sure it's properly hydrated. The belly did look like scale rot burn, and a betadine rinse will definately help keep infection away. The folds you described sounded like dehydration, which you can fix with the soaks that everyone recommended.

Provent-a-mite sprayed in the cage while the snake is soaking can also help with getting the mites out of the cage itself (obviously let the cage air out thoroughly before the snake goes back in). Also, if you or your friend can, set the cage outside in direct sunlight for a while. Direct sunlight kills lots of bacteria that scrubbing misses, and fresh air never hurt anybody.

If the vent is irritated, the soak oughtta help, and after the snake's had a good long drink, you can try putting in a bit of betadine in the water (just enough to turn the water ever so slightly yellow). Easy way to get the betadine on the belly scales



Folks who have more sick snake experience than me - I've heard pedialyte recommended for several severely dehydrated lizards that I've come across in the last few months. Would that also help a dehydrated snake, or is it overkill and plain water is good enough?



~jenny
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