I would imagine that being a cold blooded animal with slower blood circulation the healing process and cell regeneration would take much longer than one could reasonably expect.
With that said, please don't post pictures like that on the internet. With legeslative action against reptiles on the rise, supporters of bans will use these types of pictures and cases as a reason to dissallow people to keep animals. One person's ignorance to a variety of events can destroy the hobby for others. Personally I think you should adjust your husbandry techniques, I have read all the posts following this inccedent. While I am sorry to hear about the problem I am more sorry for the snake, who endured such injury due to your carelessness. EVERY caresheet states that you should NEVER leave a live rat in with a snake unsupervized. Had you abided by this simple requirement you would not have to endure the headache you now encounter, and your snake would have a better life. As opposed to growing your collection you should concentrate on the lives of the animals you are responsible for.

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