My burm has a what has to be a couple broken teeth..one is actually sticking through her upper lip...This must have happened when she struck at a rabbit and missed and hit the side of the cage.
I am gonna try and pull the tooth out later when i have help.
I was thinking of flushing it with some betadine daily to help prevent any infection.
got any suggestions??
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Broken tooth i think...need a little help
jasonmattes
Jun 14, 2005 10:48 AM
Replies (3)
Carmichael
Jun 14, 2005 05:40 PM
If this is a large burm (over 8'...not large by burm standards but will require two people), I would recommend flushing out the area with a slightly diluted betadine solution (should sort of look like tea when diluted). Give the entire area a good flush with a plastic syringe or something like that. In a pinch, you can even use listerine but some snakes don't like that stinging sensation. You want to stay on top of this as a full blown infection will require antibiotic shots which is no fun at all....but when in doubt, seek veterinary advice. I have to do this with a 6' gaboon viper that just came into our facility.
Rob Carmichael, Curator
The Wildlife Discovery Center
Lake Forest, IL
>>My burm has a what has to be a couple broken teeth..one is actually sticking through her upper lip...This must have happened when she struck at a rabbit and missed and hit the side of the cage.
>>I am gonna try and pull the tooth out later when i have help.
>>I was thinking of flushing it with some betadine daily to help prevent any infection.
>>got any suggestions??
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Rob Carmichael, Curator
The Wildlife Discovery Center at Elawa Farm
Lake Forest, IL
jasonmattes
Jun 14, 2005 09:43 PM
Thanks Rob....thats what i thought. Is there much chance of broken bones with stuff like this...She hits with so much force it kinda makes me wonder if its possible
Carmichael
Jun 15, 2005 09:35 AM
There's always that chance but I have never encountered any major problems. If you have a snake that is timid like this, I would recommend covering a portion of the cage front to provide additional security.
>>Thanks Rob....thats what i thought. Is there much chance of broken bones with stuff like this...She hits with so much force it kinda makes me wonder if its possible
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Rob Carmichael, Curator
The Wildlife Discovery Center at Elawa Farm
Lake Forest, IL
