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CAT BITE WOUND

Paddy

Paddy

tyro
So my snow corn got out of her cage and unfortunately the cat found her first. She received a small puncture wound from either a bite or claw. Everything is fine we took her to a vet immediately and gave us some cream to put on it. It's been a little over a month now and she's perfect except for the scale where the puncture was, its barely hanging on. My question is should I clip it off or will it fall off naturally during a shed or something. And will another one grow in its place or is she scarred for life.
 
Let it fall off naturally is my first thought. Better to let the body take care of itself.

However, post a pick if you can.

She may have a scar or defect that will gradually go away over the course of many shed cycles.
 
Yes a picture would be great, That is my worst fear if my snake would get attacked by my cat. Im no expert, but it just might fall of during shed....
 
I was putting one of my corns away when he squirmed up over the edge and before I could grab him the cat went haywire on his tail. He had two scratches on his tail, which I cleaned with betadine and used neosporin on. I also switched his substrate to papertowels until it healed. This is a few years ago, but I think it took a few sheds before he was completely healed. Just let him shed naturally and keep it clean so it doesn't get infected.
 
It depends how badly damaged the scale bed was. Most will grow back after an injury, occasionally some won't. One missing scale isn't going to be a problem for him though.
 
added pictures of the cat bite

these are the pictures of the scale hanging off, the second pic is a view of the minor punctures the one on the side is the worst
 

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I think the ones on the back should heal after 1-2 sheds, however that one on the side is pretty gruesome. Hard to know if it will ever heal fully, she might have a small battle scar there forever.
 
My snow was caught in duck tape (long story by irresponsible breeders) and he healed everywhere except on his neck and it looks like yours' injury. It hasn't really healed/faded with sheds. :/ I think the same is going to be with yours. It will naturally heal over, but there will always be a mark. Sorry to hear about this unfortunate accident. I found my missing corn today and was very lucky to have found him 100% healthy and not having a cat get a hold of him.
 
Are you keeping her on paper towels?

Certainly don't clip that area. You might accidentally cause bleeding. Let it heal naturally over time.
 
i did for a week in a smaller tank. but now shes back to usual setup and bedding. should i keep her in it longer, she seems to be perfectly fine with it now no reaction when i touch it or put ointment on it.
 
thanks for the info sad to hear she'll be scarred for life, but now shes got a cool battle story.
 
Keep on her the paper towels until that chunk sheds off, just to be on the safe side. Aspen might get tangled up in it and cause problems.
 
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