I was told that rubbing vitamin E on snakes is highly benificial for their scales. Is this true? or is this a bad/dangerous for the snake. I'll wait to try until I hear from you all. Thanks!
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Vitamin E on snakes???
noir
Jul 08, 2005 01:06 AM
Replies (2)
joeysgreen
Jul 08, 2005 05:40 AM
I doubt that this would be harmfull, except for the mess maybe. I also don't think there would be any benefits since reptile skin is even less permeable than mammalian skin. The best thing for the scales, and for the boa is optimal husbandry and diet.
Paul Hollander
Jul 08, 2005 10:00 AM
I don't think the vitamin E is particularly helpful applied externally. It may also be in an oil base, which could soften the skin. Too much softening of the skin during shed can cause premature shedding, which can be a life threatening situation.
Bottom line: a waste of money in the best case scenario.
Paul Hollander
