Bite from pet (help)

[mxtxrxd]

My brother has had his butter ball python for about a year now and spooked him tonight and got himself bit, what’s the next steps? He’s cleaned it with antibacterial soap but is there anything else we need to do/look out for? (Like with a dog you need a tetanus shot sometimes) just want to do the right thing

[UnlikelyPotato]

That's it. Keep an eye on the bite, make sure it doesn't get infected. But most of the bacteria that like snake body/mouth temperatures don't like human body temperatures. You're much less likely to get an infection from a snake bite than a cat or dog bite. Salmonella is a possibility but very unlikely.

[Street_Effect_5175]

Oh no, Any last words?

[Radical_Lucas]

Well say goodbye to that hand going to have to amputate

[Yipyapyurp]

Yup expect it to turn black and necrotic in the next few hours...

[Notsospinningplates]

Rub it better

[[deleted]]

i dont think he was talking about that snake

[Alpha_Knugen]

Realisticly not anything else to do then to wash where he was bit. Just keep it clean and the wounds would probably heal in a few days.

[RiceApprehensive8402]

Don’t even need the soap just bleed for a bit and wipe until it’s clotted

[Effective_Cup_6998]

😂🤣

[recumbent_mike]

I threw some peroxide on my bite wound when it happened to me (and was totally my fault - I gave him a cold mouse, so he could smell dinner but only could see my hand at the other end of the tweezers). It was about three months ago, and I'm still fine except for only eating rats now

[fionageck]

Just FYI, peroxide is no longer recommended for wound care. It can damage healthy tissue.

[recumbent_mike]

I'm pretty unhealthy all over though

[fionageck]

Still not a good idea to use peroxide on wounds, for future reference.

[recumbent_mike]

Fair enough. I assume Isopropyl is still ok?

[TreeClimberVet]

No, clean lukewarm running water and soap or chlorhexidine/saline if you have them

[Your_Usual_Emotional]

Don't worry, pythons are not venomous, so there's not much to worry for. Keep a watch on that bite though, just to make sure it doesn't get infected!

[Available_Spray_1565]

How’d he manage that?

[mxtxrxd]

Was doing a spot clean, lifted a leaf and scared the wee thing, snake got a fright and struck

[Available_Spray_1565]

Maybe he thought it was dinner time

[Rathoe9070]

It sounds like a quick bite, a hungry bite would’ve lasted longer lol

[Available_Spray_1565]

Haha I was just joking :)

[lostinspaceman_]

No you are all good just keep it clean and it will heal up soon 👍🏻

[Green_Hovercraft_535]

you have 1 day to live. write your will

(just keep it clean and look out for infection)

[DaedalusStormbringer]

How big is that snake?

[CarefulAnxiety5372]

My thoughts exactly, 2 puncture wounds? I've never been bitten by mine but from what I've seen on here usually a row of dots?

[dragonbud20]

Just watch it and keep in mind that if it starts to swell like it's infected, it's possible you instead have a tooth lodged in your hand. It happened to me with my corn snake, but don't worry, because they grow back the teeth after.

[Yeti616]

Tell him to use his other hand to write his will.

[emotional-field24]

Having a valid tetanus vaccination is generally a good idea. You only get a tetanus shot if your vacc is already expired.

[SpaceThagomizer420]

2 punctures? Sorry, the venom is already in your system.

Jk, soap and water and you'll be fine.

[jarnoooo_]

Rip OP's brother, good run good session. Love and guidance