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I began noticing that my '04 Hogg was developing a small bump/abscess on the rostrals, presumably from rubbing about 3 weeks ago. It's not an open wound (yet) but just a small bump that appears to be getting slightly bigger. I pushed on it and it appeared to be filled with liquid, as it moved accordingly. Is there anything I can (e.g., lancing) do besides taking it to the vet? Any and all recommendations would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
SSSammy
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I absolutely have to. I have too many animals to take to the vet for every little bump or scratch. I try to save the vet trips for serious problems only. I thought someone out there (like you) would have some tips for either treating it or advice for just leaving it alone at this stage.
SSS
One of my favorite boas had a major contusion on his snout from
continually trying to open the cage sliding door. He managed to
completely open up a 'U' shaped abrasion right behind his
nostrils. This was right before I put him in to breed with my
female back in November.
He's shed twice since & it is almost completely unnoticable now.
There is just a small retained shed on the tip of his snout
right now. He's still pretty hyper, but he ate last week and has
settled down a little since...You might want to put some
neosporin on it, but it should heal unless the cage is very
dirty.
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