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i have an awesome spider ball python that ive had for over a year now and last night while he was shedding he must have rubbed against a log too hard and he cut open his skin. the wound isnt bleeding alot, but i would like to know if this could be dangerous to his health, and what i can do to help it.

thanks alot
vince

Yes it can get infected. Clean the cut with bedodine ,rinse , pat dry and applie triple antibiotic cream . If it starts to ose or gets real puffy take to the vet.
GOOD LUCK WITH ALL YOU DO !! David

Hi Vince,

You know, that's really an unusual occurrence - for a snake to just rub against a piece of wood and cut through its skin during a normal shed. Where on its body did it injure itself? Can you post a photo? I'm just curious.

Thanks,
Joan

>>i have an awesome spider ball python that ive had for over a year now and last night while he was shedding he must have rubbed against a log too hard and he cut open his skin. the wound isnt bleeding alot, but i would like to know if this could be dangerous to his health, and what i can do to help it.
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>>thanks alot
>>vince