Does anyone use anything like reptile eye drops for the snake's eyes to keep them moist?
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Jeff Davis
Royal Python 1.0
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something for the eyes
mrtigger
Nov 03, 2009 09:12 PM
Replies (4)
mikebell
Nov 03, 2009 09:48 PM
n/p
mrtigger
Nov 05, 2009 03:49 PM
Oh yes, you would never use eye drops on your eyes would you!
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Jeff Davis
Royal Python 1.0
Bolitochrome
Nov 03, 2009 11:04 PM
They usually don't *need* it while they are just cruising around their cage. But if I am going to take some pictures and I want their eyes to be bright and pretty, I add a drop of mineral oil on each. It helps hydrate the eyes so they aren't wrinkled and nice and shiny.
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Lincoln, NE
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Warren_Booth
Nov 04, 2009 10:47 AM
The application of mineral oil does not hydrate the eye at all. Mineral oil will act as a barrier preventing the eye and skin from absorbing oxegen and eliminating toxins. The disruption of allowing oxegen to the skin will soon result in a dry, flaking epidermis.
Snakes do not require any product application, even before photographing. If you want the snakes eyes to look plump, insure it is properly hydrated.
Warren
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Dr Warren Booth / Director USARK
North Carolina State University
Department of Entomology
