I agree, only a licensed and qualified herp veterinarian should make a diagnosis. The other post mentioned to keep the substrate "thoroughly wet" - I couldn't disagree more. That's a recipe for disaster - even for subterranean seeking dwellers like corals. Localized dampness would be more advisable but also have dry areas as well.



Either way, the prognosis is probably not good as these snakes stress very easily even when healthy as the other person mentioned. The key is to prevent infection while the area heals...don't get bit trying to save this snake.



Rob Carmichael, Curator

The Wildlife Discovery Center



>>Your best bet is to get it to someone qualified to deal with this problem. If the skin is badly ripped from the jaw it doesn't sound like something that is easily fixed over the internet.
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Rob Carmichael, Curator

The Wildlife Discovery Center at Elawa Farm

Lake Forest, IL

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