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looks like eye cap is still on blood python ; tried to bathe her in warm water for 20 mins and still did not come off ; looks like a yolk inside the eye cap along with very little blood ; need advice on what to do besides going to the vet

this sounds like a condition called panophthalmitis. It is characterized by a cloudy appearance to the eye with a slight swelling, thick yellow to white material under the eyecap, and usually small amounts of blood streaked through this material. It will need systemic antibiotic treatment to resolve, usually a potent aminoglycoside like amikacin. These are just my thoughts on it based on the description and photo. I would definitely get this snake to a vet asap. Please keep us informed as to the outcome, good luck.

Kelly

I totally agree with Kelly on this one. Eye infections are tough also with systemic antibiotics and some topical ointments may also be needed. No home remedy for this case, sorry.
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that sounds just how it looks im going to get her to a herp vet asap

Some vets will even cut a window in the eyecap to allow it to drain and to apply topical eye meds.