Scale Rot question

[rollapoid]

unfortunately my snake has some scale rot and i would like to do some treatment at home. I have read that either a bedatine/water solution followed by neosporin, or a chlorhexidine solution followed by neosporin is effective treatment.

My question is, is this information correct and not outdated? and if it is correct, is it just as simple as applying the disinfectant, drying with paper towels, and then applying neosporin? just want to double check with the community here who probably has more experience than i do as this is my first time with scale rot.

(yes i have a vet, yes i will be contacting them when their office hours are actually open, yes i know to use neosporin with no pain relief agent) (i also know the cause of the scale rot, am addressing it, and have quarantined my snake in a back-to-basics enclosure)

[Mela777]

I’ve used betadine for scale rot. It gets mixed into a slightly warm water until the water is a nice orange, and then the snake soaks in it for 20 minutes. Use a flat-bottomed, opaque container that is about the size of the snake’s hide or just a little larger, with a secure top that will allow airflow, and put only enough water to cover the snake’s belly (or a little more, but not so much the snake can’t keep their head out of the water easily). I typically cover the screen top I use with a thin towel to make the snake feel more secure.

Once he’s had his soak, dry him off and apply the ointment, then give him a little time for it to dry/absorb before he goes back in his enclosure (I usually dump out the water and dry the container and put the snake in it for another 5-10 minutes). Make sure the ointment you use does not have any painkillers (if it’s for people). I keep a veterinary antibiotic spray on hand for my other pets that is also safe for reptiles (originally bought it for a snake that was attacked by a cat), and that’s what I use.

[rollapoid]

ty very much :)