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Hi Guys;

I have an adult 8.5 foot female Tiger ratsnake that I noticed some bladders of water / fluid underneath her skin when she was in shed. After her shed the areas looked pretty raw, I been treating it with bentodine soaks, but I fear this is not enough. She's now only eating about half the time I offer her food & normally she'll take whatevers put in front of her.

Any idea what this may be?? She's in a 4 X 6 glass cage with a screen top,warm end about 84 cool end low 70's, pine shavings as substrate, a big damp hide box with plenty of water. I'm prety much following 'Spilotes protocol' but the book but this thing has me stumped!!! Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks
Dean

Spending too much time in a too damp of a hide box can cause blisters on the skin.
She may not be eating due to the discomfort of the damaged skin being stretched from her food.

A trip to the vet couldnt hurt if she doesnt start showing signs of improvement.
Brian

Usually consists of water REMOVAL and added heat. This is the time of year you may be cycling for breeding(but not if its still eating),but increase the heat and only place the water bowl while you supervise drinking. There is an increased frequency of shed cycles to rid itself of the problem but also note that it is contagious! Wash everything that comes into contact with this animal before using it on any others in your collection,GOOD LUCK,Jeff

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