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green tree python disease, help please

St0n3_C0ld Nov 18, 2009 12:32 AM

Alright, i got a problem on my baby gtp, since this is also a morelia snake so i decide to post on this forum too..

here is lot better pictures i took yesterday (nov 17)
so i still apply gentamicin antibiotic topical on that black spot, is it the right treatment?
it appears not lethargic by the way, i observe it moving around at night time..
Should i keep the humidity (at 80%) or make it lower during this skin disease?
Also i wanna ask if you guyz know the right feeding technique for this baby, i got it on november 13 and right now (on nov 18) it still doesn't wanna eat. The breeder said it already ate on last week before i got it home (around on nov 7), any help on this one too? thx ^^


Replies (2)

pythonaddict Dec 16, 2009 09:24 PM

I have no advise to give on the spot, sorry, other than use some povidone iodine and neosporin. You may what to have it evaluated by a herp vet also. As for the feeding, it may not being eating since it's still trying to adjust to its new home. Other than treatment, leave him alone for a week or so, then try feeding. You need to find out for sure what he's been feeding on, hoppers or pinkies, rats or mice. That makes a difference, since mice and rats smell different to snakes. Also, if the spot is causing discomfort, that could be a possibility. Good luck. Beautiful snake, btw.

Jaykis Feb 07, 2010 09:24 PM

Take it to a reptile vet.

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