Hi, I have recently aquired a ball with a thermal burn from a UTH. The burn is about a month old, he is on a cream and antibiotics. Is there anything else I can be doing for him? Like soaking him? All of the burnt scales are coming off but he is not shedding well with out soaking. (the vet reccomended not soaking him) But I have read about soaking daily in a water and betadine solution then apply the cream. Any suggestions?
Thanks
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Thermal burn
maggotlyfe
Mar 19, 2010 12:53 PM
Replies (2)
cmherps
Mar 19, 2010 05:25 PM
My sugestion is, if your vet is a knowlegable herp vet, listen to him/her. If not, find a new vet. Not trying to be a smart a$$, just common sense.
Claude
robyn@ProExotics
Mar 20, 2010 08:29 PM
You can raise hydration levels without soaking by offering a moist sphagnum hide box. Since you have a burn situation be sure to keep the moss moist, but very clean.
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