juvinile black rat was stuck on some duct tape,(really bad) It was at my friends house and I finally got the tape off. The tape has what looks like scales but when you look at the snake it doesn't seem to be missing any. Problem is the sticky stuff on the tape is all over the snake and I was wondering if there is anything I could get it off with that wouldn't hurt the snake. Its on its eye and mouth.
thanks
Larry
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HELP
redtail7
Oct 22, 2005 12:02 PM
Replies (2)
Dann
Oct 22, 2005 03:10 PM
I wouldn’t mess with the eye cap. It will come off next shed. The tape glue still adhered to the snake’s mouth should also come off next shed. Has it sealed the snake’s mouth from opening? If he can still eat you should be good till shed time…..
A few people have stated that olive oil or vegetable oil was used to free snakes from tape. Gently wipe the glue with this (not the eye).
My opinion is to wait till the next shed.
I would watch him close. Remove substrata that might stick to him.
Good luck and keep us updated.
vtrescuekid
Oct 26, 2005 01:41 AM
I completely agree that unless it's affecting the snake's ability to open it's mouth and eat, it would be best to just leave it on until it's next shed. There's no reason to stress it out and risk more potential harm to it when it will naturally come off with it's next shed.
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